How much is a used Harley-Davidson Street Bob worth?

A 2023 Harley-Davidson Street Bob in good condition with around 9,000 miles is worth roughly £11,450 (typical range £10,300–£12,600). Dealer asking prices sit higher than private sales, and a full service history, no crash damage and an unbroken theft record are what hold a bike at the top of its range.

How quickly does the Harley-Davidson Street Bob depreciate?

We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for the Harley-Davidson Street Bob. Our default estimate for machines of this kind is a loss of about 26% over three years, against a 25–32% norm for bikes generally — treat it as a starting point rather than a measurement of this model. Bikes hold value considerably better than cars, which typically lose 40–50% over the same period.

Can you ride the Harley-Davidson Street Bob on an A2 licence?

No. The Harley-Davidson Street Bob needs a full category A licence — 94 PS puts it beyond what A2 allows, and it isn't offered as a restrictable model.

How much does it cost to insure a Harley-Davidson Street Bob?

Expect around £580 a year to insure a Harley-Davidson Street Bob, typically £420–£820. That assumes age 45, full license, 5yrs NCB, suburban postcode. Bike premiums move far more on licence tier, rider age and postcode than car premiums do, so treat this as a starting point rather than a quote.

What goes wrong on a used Harley-Davidson Street Bob?

The wear and failure points we track for the Harley-Davidson Street Bob are: annual service (around 5000 mi, £400); belt drive replacement (around 60k+ mi, £500); battery (around every 3 years, £180). We don't publish a reliability score for bikes — the MOT dataset behind our car scores doesn't support one at model level — so treat these as the specific things to inspect rather than a verdict. A full service history and a fresh MOT without advisories remain the best protection.

Is the Harley-Davidson Street Bob likely to be stolen?

The Harley-Davidson Street Bob is a moderate theft target. Premium Harley with strong used demand — chain + disc lock + ground anchor + cover essential overnight. Often garaged. Theft is concentrated in E, N, SE postcode areas. A Thatcham-approved chain and ground anchor, a disc lock and a tracker are what insurers look for, and secure overnight storage moves a premium more than almost anything else.

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CruiserLicense A (Unrestricted)1,500/yr UK

Harley-Davidson Street Bob

Q: What does a Harley-Davidson Street Bob cost to run?

Expect around 48 mpg, about £454 a year in fuel or energy, £420 for an annual service, £360 a pair for tyres every 10,000 miles. Figures assume 3,000 miles a year, the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics, and current DESNZ pump prices. The cost-of-ownership table on the profile breaks this down per year and per mile.

Harley-Davidson's stripped-down Softail cruiser — Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin (1868cc), 94bhp, 162Nm torque. Drag bars, mini-tank, solo seat. The most traditional Bob-job factory custom in HD's lineup. UK from £15,795. Full A license required — not A2 restrictable. Classic American V-twin character with modern Softail chassis (hidden monoshock under the seat).

Engine: 1868 cc
Power: 94 PS
Weight: 297 kg
Seat height: 680 mm
A2 licence: —

The short version

59/100

Forecourt score

Value 61 · Insurance 52 · Theft 65

The Harley-Davidson Street Bob costs about average to insure (around £580/yr typical). Theft risk is moderate. The main thing to check on a used one is the cam chain tensioner (early milwaukee-eight). We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for the Harley-Davidson Street Bob; our default estimate is around 26% lost over three years.

A bike-specific blend of value retention, insurance and theft risk (weighted 40/35/25). Bikes carry no MOT reliability data, so reliability isn't scored. Higher is better. The value pillar uses our default estimate for this bike, not a model-specific figure.

Variant: Street Bob 114

Engine

Petrol · 1868cc

Power

94 ps

Torque

162 Nm

Weight

297 kg

Seat

680 mm

Transmission

6-speed manual

Economy

48 mpg

Street Bob 114 — 1868cc V-twin, 94bhp, 6-speed. Belt drive, Softail chassis with hidden monoshock. 680mm low seat. Full A license required.

Tell us about the one you're looking at

Year of registration2023

20182026

Mileage on the clock9,000 mi

0Expected: 9,00060k

Conditiongood

PoorFairGoodExcellent

Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical clean bike.

Estimated market value

£11,466

Range £10,319 – £12,613

HIGH CONFIDENCE

When new (2023)£15,495

Age-based value£11,466

Mileage adjustment+£0

Condition adjustment+£0

Holding value

Bikes hold value far better than cars — typical motorcycle 3-year depreciation is 25–32%, against cars' 40–50%. Some bikes (Hayabusa, Gold Wing, classic Z1000) actually appreciate in the 7–15 year zone as cult demand outstrips supply.

New

£16,595

At 5 years

£10,621

At 10 years

£7,634

Value loss by phase

Each band shows the share of original value lost during that window — not cumulative. Appreciation (green, marked +X% gained) is real for bikes that develop cult status.

Years 0–3First-owner depreciation26% lost

Years 3–7Used-market sweet spot16% lost

Years 7–15Stable / vintage-cult zone22% lost

After year 3: 74% retainedAfter year 7: 58% retainedAfter year 15: 36% retained

UK new price by year

How we estimate this

We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for this bike. The figures above are our default estimate for machines of this kind, currently applied to 34 models in the catalogue — treat them as a starting point, not a measurement of this model. Bike residuals depend heavily on theft history, service-stamp count and crash-damage signatures. Figures assume a clean, fully-stamped example.

What it costs to own

Over

Indicative running costs at 3,000 miles a year — the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics. Belt or shaft drive eliminates the chain/sprocket consumable; tax (typically £25–£100/yr) and depreciation are excluded — see the section above for value retention.

3-year total

£3,035

Per year

£1,012

Per mile

£0.34

Servicing£1,260

Tyres (pair)£324

MOT£89

Fuel / energy£1,362

Service costs assume independent specialist labour and OE parts. Tyre intervals reflect typical UK road riding — track-day usage burns through rear tyres in <2,000 miles. Fuel uses the variant MPG at the current DESNZ pump price of £1.60/L (week commencing 03/08/2026). Electric bikes are costed from battery capacity and published range at the current domestic electricity price; where a bike has no published range we show no energy line rather than guess. Lower-mileage riders see proportionally lower totals; higher-mileage commuters pay roughly linearly more.

Estimated insurance

ABI motorcycle scheme · Comprehensive · 5 yr NCB

Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this bike. Bike insurance is far more sensitive to licence tier and rider age than cars — pick the combination closest to your circumstances.

Licence

Age

No-claims bonus

5 years

0 yearsBaseline: 5 years15+

Risk profile

Estimated annual premium · typical, age 30-39

£580/ year

Roughly £48 per month

Typical

Suburban postcode, 3+ years NCB, standard security (Thatcham chain + disc lock), no recent claims.

Age band	Lower risk	Typical	Higher risk
Age 17-21	£957	£1,276	£1,786
Age 22-29	£587	£783	£1,096
Age 30-39Selected	£435	£580	£812
Age 40-49	£383	£510	£715
Age 50+	£348	£464	£650

How we estimate this

Premiums combine licence tier, rider age, no-claims bonus and a risk-profile multiplier on top of a bike-specific baseline. Bike insurance is materially more sensitive to licence tier (CBT / A1 / A2 / A) than car insurance, and young riders pay considerably more than older riders even on the same machine. Always get individual quotes before buying.

Theft risk

Bike-specific · Met Police + insurance reporting

UK bike theft rates are an order of magnitude higher than car theft. Nakeds and supersports lose more to professional gangs; large adventure bikes and tourers are statistically much safer.

Theft risk score · 1 to 4

2/4Medium risk

1 — Low2 — Medium3 — High4 — Very high

Medium risk

Some theft pattern, particularly in urban postcodes. Thatcham-approved chain plus disc lock recommended; secure overnight parking helps premiums.

Theft hotspot postcodes

ENSE

Postcode prefixes only; full London hot zone runs across E, N, NW, SE, SW, W boroughs depending on the model.

What this means for you

Premium Harley with strong used demand — chain + disc lock + ground anchor + cover essential overnight. Often garaged.

How we set this band

Bands derived from Met Police bike-theft reporting (most-stolen lists) cross-referenced with insurance industry underwriting data. Model + postcode are the two biggest factors in motorcycle theft risk in the UK, materially more than vehicle value.

What goes wrong

5 known issues · sorted by severity

Documented failure modes from UK owner forums, dealer service bulletins, and aggregated mechanic feedback. Mileages are approximate — different riders see different intervals depending on use and maintenance. Always address "high"-severity items before resale.

High severity

Medium

Low / cosmetic

Severity	Part / issue	Typical mileage	Cost
high	Cam chain tensioner (early Milwaukee-Eight) HD-known issue on older M8 engines 30k+ mi	30k+ mi	£800
medium	Annual service HD short service intervals add up over time 5000 mi	5000 mi	£400
medium	Belt drive replacement 60k+ mi	60k+ mi	£500
low	Battery every 3 years	every 3 years	£180
low	Front brake pads 10-14k mi	10-14k mi	£150

How we score severity

High — strands the bike or causes consequential damage if left. Medium — service item that affects ride quality or risks failure. Low — cosmetic or minor inconvenience. Costs are independent-specialist UK rates for parts and labour together; main dealer prices typically run 30–50% higher.

Safety recalls

Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Harley-Davidson Street Bob, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.

Check on GOV.UK

Opens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.

Strengths

+Classic American V-twin character + sound
+Hidden monoshock Softail chassis — modern handling
+680mm low seat — friendly for shorter riders
+Belt drive — long service intervals on the drivetrain
+Strong residuals + HD brand loyalty

Watch-outs

−5,000-mile service intervals very short
−Annual servicing £400+ adds up
−Heavy (297kg) — feels it at parking-lot speeds
−Cam chain tensioner issues on early M8 engines

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Harley-Davidson Street Bob, answered from the data

How much is a used Harley-Davidson Street Bob worth?: A 2023 Harley-Davidson Street Bob in good condition with around 9,000 miles is worth roughly £11,450 (typical range £10,300–£12,600). Dealer asking prices sit higher than private sales, and a full service history, no crash damage and an unbroken theft record are what hold a bike at the top of its range.
How quickly does the Harley-Davidson Street Bob depreciate?: We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for the Harley-Davidson Street Bob. Our default estimate for machines of this kind is a loss of about 26% over three years, against a 25–32% norm for bikes generally — treat it as a starting point rather than a measurement of this model. Bikes hold value considerably better than cars, which typically lose 40–50% over the same period.
Can you ride the Harley-Davidson Street Bob on an A2 licence?: No. The Harley-Davidson Street Bob needs a full category A licence — 94 PS puts it beyond what A2 allows, and it isn't offered as a restrictable model.
How much does it cost to insure a Harley-Davidson Street Bob?: Expect around £580 a year to insure a Harley-Davidson Street Bob, typically £420–£820. That assumes age 45, full license, 5yrs NCB, suburban postcode. Bike premiums move far more on licence tier, rider age and postcode than car premiums do, so treat this as a starting point rather than a quote.
What goes wrong on a used Harley-Davidson Street Bob?: The wear and failure points we track for the Harley-Davidson Street Bob are: annual service (around 5000 mi, £400); belt drive replacement (around 60k+ mi, £500); battery (around every 3 years, £180). We don't publish a reliability score for bikes — the MOT dataset behind our car scores doesn't support one at model level — so treat these as the specific things to inspect rather than a verdict. A full service history and a fresh MOT without advisories remain the best protection.
What does a Harley-Davidson Street Bob cost to run?: Expect around 48 mpg, about £454 a year in fuel or energy, £420 for an annual service, £360 a pair for tyres every 10,000 miles. Figures assume 3,000 miles a year, the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics, and current DESNZ pump prices. The cost-of-ownership table on the profile breaks this down per year and per mile.
Is the Harley-Davidson Street Bob likely to be stolen?: The Harley-Davidson Street Bob is a moderate theft target. Premium Harley with strong used demand — chain + disc lock + ground anchor + cover essential overnight. Often garaged. Theft is concentrated in E, N, SE postcode areas. A Thatcham-approved chain and ground anchor, a disc lock and a tracker are what insurers look for, and secure overnight storage moves a premium more than almost anything else.

Answers are generated from this bike's Forecourt data — curated specifications, our valuation model and the week's DESNZ fuel and energy prices — and update with the weekly data refresh.