BMW K 1600 B Bagger vs Yamaha 222XE: 5-year value retention (73% vs 73%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW K 1600 B Bagger holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW K 1600 B Bagger comes out ahead, holding about 73% of its value versus 73% for the Yamaha 222XE. Over the first five years the BMW K 1600 B Bagger loses roughly $7,504 while the Yamaha 222XE loses about $24,693 — a gap near $17,189.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW K 1600 B Bagger sheds about 5% in year one versus 13% for the Yamaha 222XE. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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