| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | $7.8k | $6.7k–$8.9k | 10 | 1 |
| 1979 | $11k | – | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | $5.9k | – | 3 | 3 |
| 1981 | $6.8k | $5.3k–$9.7k | 4 | 2 |
| 1982 | $5.3k | $4.5k–$6.1k | 9 | 0 |
| 1983 | $19k | – | 3 | 5 |
| 1984 | $4.4k | $4k–$4.7k | 4 | 2 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | 1981 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1000 Feb 20, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $5,500 | 2,600 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 1981 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLH Jul 25, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $4,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 1981 Harley Davidson FXSB Sturgis Jul 2, 2025, eBay | $1,600 | 23,623 | eBay |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1981 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead FXB Sturgis Jun 9, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $8,200 | 37,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 1981 Harley Davidson FXWG Shovelhead Mar 24, 2025, Car & Classic | $14,389 | 49,875 | Car & Classic |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 1981 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead FXWG Wide Glide Sep 30, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $10,750 | 1,700 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 1981 Harley-Davidson FLH Heritage Edition Apr 24, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $18,750 | 1,700 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 24, 2021 | 1981 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Ironhead Sportster Mar 24, 2021, ACC Auctions | $6,500 | 26,405 | ACC Auctions |
| Jan 5, 2002 | 1981 Harley-Davidson FLH Shovelhead Jan 5, 2002, Barrett-Jackson | $9,180 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
14 1981 Harley-Davidson vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 2 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
There are 2 1981 Harley-Davidson listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.