Ducati Desertx vs Yamaha Super Tenere ES: 5-year value retention (72% vs 69%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Ducati Desertx holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Ducati Desertx comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 69% for the Yamaha Super Tenere ES. Over the first five years the Ducati Desertx loses roughly $5,338 while the Yamaha Super Tenere ES loses about $5,021 — a gap near $-317.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ducati Desertx sheds about 4% in year one versus 8% for the Yamaha Super Tenere ES. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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