Champion Sidecar Colorado vs Yamaha EX Limited — Depreciation Comparison

Champion Sidecar Colorado vs Yamaha EX Limited: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Champion Sidecar Colorado holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Champion Sidecar Colorado comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Yamaha EX Limited. Over the first five years the Champion Sidecar Colorado loses roughly $1,374 while the Yamaha EX Limited loses about $2,970 — a gap near $1,596.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Champion Sidecar Colorado sheds about 6% in year one versus 7% for the Yamaha EX Limited. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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