BMW F900R vs Yamaha YFZ50: 5-year value retention (78% vs 78%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW F900R holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW F900R comes out ahead, holding about 78% of its value versus 78% for the Yamaha YFZ50. Over the first five years the BMW F900R loses roughly $2,159 while the Yamaha YFZ50 loses about $563 — a gap near $-1596.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW F900R sheds about 4% in year one versus 11% for the Yamaha YFZ50. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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