BMW R1250GS vs BMW R1250GS Adventure: 5-year value retention (78% vs 78%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW R1250GS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW R1250GS comes out ahead, holding about 78% of its value versus 78% for the BMW R1250GS Adventure. Over the first five years the BMW R1250GS loses roughly $3,959 while the BMW R1250GS Adventure loses about $4,564 — a gap near $605.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW R1250GS sheds about 4% in year one versus 4% for the BMW R1250GS Adventure. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
Loading the interactive terminal…