Can-Am DS 250 vs KTM 890 Adventure R: 5-year value retention (65% vs 65%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Can-Am DS 250 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Can-Am DS 250 comes out ahead, holding about 65% of its value versus 65% for the KTM 890 Adventure R. Over the first five years the Can-Am DS 250 loses roughly $1,763 while the KTM 890 Adventure R loses about $5,530 — a gap near $3,767.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Can-Am DS 250 sheds about 11% in year one versus 20% for the KTM 890 Adventure R. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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