5 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles That Hold Their Value the Best

Holding On

Aside from the past few years - when many used vehicles of all kinds were selling for more than new - historically speaking, motorcycles tend to lose value over time, oftentimes, as soon as they're ridden off a dealer lot. In fact, depreciation is often one of the biggest expenses we incur when owning a motorcycle, which is why it's a good idea to purchase one that doesn't depreciate quite as quickly as most. 

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Breakout 117

First up, we have the Breakout 117, which has an MSRP of $20,999. This particular model just returned to Harley's lineup for the 2023 model year following a short absence, but has thus far proven to be a popular entity on both the new and used markets. In fact, the 2023 Breakout 117 has a current average trade-in value of $18,250, and an average list price on the used market of $23,170, according to Kelley Blue Book.

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Fat Boy 114

The Fat Boy 114 is also holding its value quite well thanks to its popularity, as the muscular cruiser has long been a favorite among Harley fans. In fact, its MSRP of $21,699 is just barely above its current trade-in value of $21,400, and the average list price at the moment for this particular model comes in at $26,575.

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Ultra Limited

For those who like to go the distance more often, the Ultra Limited is also proving to be a solid choice in terms of value retention. The 2023 model year Ultra Limited has an MSRP of $29,799, but a rather high trade-in value of $30,500 and an average list price of $36,340.

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Street Glide Special

The same goes for the stylish and popular Street Glide Special, which has long been one of the most popular new Harley-Davidson models. That popularity means that compared to its MSRP of $27,999, trade-in values are sitting at an average of $26,700, while average list prices come in around $32,060. 

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Freewheeler

Finally, we have a bit of a surprising resale value champion - the three-wheeled Freewheeler, which is a more stylish trike that has clearly struck a chord with shoppers. Despite its rather high MSRP of $29,999, the Freewheeler touts a trade-in value of $34,400, as well as an average list price of $40,515.

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