Motorcycle depreciation calculator
How much does a motorcycle lose per year? Pick a model — the value curve, yearly loss rates and future estimates appear instantly.
Value-loss curve
Things to know about these figures
- Valuation figures are based on the insurance (kasko) values insurers use — they do not include real market listings such as sahibinden.com or arabam.com.
- This page is prepared for information only; it does not praise or criticize any brand or model, and it is not investment or purchase advice.
- Sudden jumps or drops between years are usually not about quality: a generation change, new equipment, more engine power, ABS or emission updates can reset a model year's value upwards or downwards.
- Different trims of the same model year (ABS, touring packages, special editions) can be valued differently; the curve follows one representative trim.
- Exchange rates, taxes and import conditions move new-vehicle prices in Türkiye, which can shift the whole curve independently of the motorcycle itself.
- The real price of a specific motorcycle also depends on km, maintenance history, damage record and region — a well-kept example always sits above the curve.
- The curve is a snapshot of today: it shows the value gap between ages on the same date. When new prices jump, used values are pulled up too — so in high-inflation periods the loss an owner actually lived through can be larger than what this snapshot shows.
Frequently asked questions
How much value does a motorcycle lose per year?
Popular models typically lose about 5-15% of their value per year in real terms, with the biggest drop in the first year. Slow-selling or discontinued models can lose more. Pick a model above to see its own curve.
Where do these depreciation figures come from?
From the insurance industry's monthly value list: all model years are valued on the same date, so the year-to-year comparison is not distorted by inflation. It is still a snapshot — it shows today's value gap between ages, not the exact loss a specific owner has lived through.
What affects how well a motorcycle keeps its value?
Brand reputation and service network, spare part availability, demand in the used market, fuel economy and whether the model is still sold new. Well-maintained, low-km examples always sit above the curve.
Is it smarter to buy new or 2-3 years old?
Financially, 2-3 years old is usually the sweet spot: the first owner has absorbed the steepest depreciation, yet the bike is still young. Buying new pays off if you keep the bike for many years.
Does high inflation make these rates misleading?
Partly, and we are open about it: the comparison itself is made on the same date, so it is not distorted by inflation. But big new-price increases pull used values up with them — in high-inflation periods this snapshot can show a smaller loss than an owner actually experienced. The $ / € toggle only changes the unit at today's exchange rate; it does not turn the snapshot into a historical trend.