Study shows which motorcycle models had the lowest devaluation and maintain the highest market value after one year of use
Thinking about the future of a vehicle is also knowing how much it will be worth after some time acquired. For the most concerned, the Autoinforme Agency published a study highlighting the motorcycles with the highest resale value of 2026.
The survey analyzed 222 models sold in the Brazilian market and revealed which motorcycles had the lowest devaluation rate in the period. The study is part of the 10th edition of the Highest Motorcycle Resale Value Seal, a reference in the automotive sector when it comes to liquidity and appreciation in the used market.
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The overall champion was the trail Honda XRE 300 Sahara, with only 1.9% depreciation after one year of use. In practice, this means that the owner was able to recover almost all the investment at the time of reselling the motorcycle.
According to the survey, factors such as reliability, dealership network, ease of maintenance and market acceptance directly influence the valuation of used motorcycles.
Check out the motorcycles that recorded the lowest devaluation rates below:
| Rank | Motorcycle Category | Devaluation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Sahara 300 | Trail | -1.9% | |
| Yamaha YBR 125i Factor | Street | -2.3% | |
| Kawasaki Ninja 300 | Sport up to 800 | -4.0% | |
| Kawasaki Versys-X 300 | Crossover up to 500 | -4.1% | |
| Honda PCX 160 | Scooter up to 300 | -4.2% | |
| Honda ADV 160 | Scooter up to 300 | -4.4% | |
| Yamaha FZ25 Fazer | Street | -4.5% | |
| Honda CG 160 | Street | -4.9% | |
| Honda TRX 420 FourTrax | ATV | -5.2% | |
| 10 | Harley-Davidson Road Glide | Touring | 5.5% |
In practice, the negligible depreciation index of the XRE300 Sahara represents an investment protection from a financial point of view, and positions the model as a desired consumer good and clearly suited to its proposal: a light, versatile, modern trail, which imposed itself by the quality of its design, rescuing a historic name in the national motorcycle market”, said Honda in a statement about the good performance in the survey
Honda Brasil was the manufacturer with the most prominence in the survey. In addition to the overall leadership with the Sahara 300, the brand appeared among the most valued models in several categories, including scooters, scooters, trails and naked.
Models such as the Honda CG 160 and Honda PCX 160 continue to be among the most sought-after motorcycles in the country, something that directly impacts liquidity and resale value.
These three models of the brand are among the brand’s best-selling motorcycles in Brazil.
Yamaha Motor do Brasil also had a strong presence in the study. The main victory came with the Yamaha YBR 125i Factor, champion of the Street category with only 2.3% devaluation.
The manufacturer also won in other important categories, such as:
Kawasaki, Triumph and Royal Enfield appear among the highlights
Kawasaki was one of the most surprising for its relevant performance. Models such as the Kawasaki Versys 650, Kawasaki Z650RS, Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10 were among the least undervalued.
Highlight for the Ninja 300, which in third place in the ranking represents the Japanese as a small company that has been renowned for years in the market. Costing its R$ 29.49, it does not have such a high value when compared to competitors and offers a premium and complete set for the category.
Triumph Motorcycles Brasil appeared among the highlights with models such as the Triumph Tiger 660 Sport and the Triumph Speed Twin 900.
Royal Enfield Brasil also drew attention in the custom segment, with the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 among the best in resale value.
According to AutoInforma, the study showed a change in the profile of the Brazilian consumer, who started to consider not only the purchase price, but also the total cost of ownership of the motorcycle.
For these factors, classic models from Japanese brands remain at the top, but Indian and English novelties of more affordable value also appear in the category.
