BMW F850GS vs BMW R1250GS: 5-year value retention (79% vs 78%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW F850GS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW F850GS comes out ahead, holding about 79% of its value versus 78% for the BMW R1250GS. Over the first five years the BMW F850GS loses roughly $2,683 while the BMW R1250GS loses about $3,959 — a gap near $1,276.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW F850GS sheds about 3% in year one versus 4% for the BMW R1250GS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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