Sportbikes (and superbikes) typically plummet in value as soon as next year's model releases despite minimally better specs and marginally better performance. Adventure bikes also lose value, especially related to their condition, once they get scratches and dings from actual adventuring. However, second-hand buyers of the best cruiser bikes don't really care about fuel economy, the most cutting edge tech, or 0-60 times that get superseded each year. These buyers want style, comfort, road presence, and that massive rumble between their legs that only cruiser bikes can provide. The cruiser market rewards factors that have nothing to do with the model year, such as timeless styling, ease of maintenance, model popularity, and more.