BMW R1250RT vs Honda CB500X: 5-year value retention (75% vs 74%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. BMW R1250RT holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the BMW R1250RT comes out ahead, holding about 75% of its value versus 74% for the Honda CB500X. Over the first five years the BMW R1250RT loses roughly $5,079 while the Honda CB500X loses about $1,884 — a gap near $-3195.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the BMW R1250RT sheds about 5% in year one versus 7% for the Honda CB500X. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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