Ducati Diavel 1260 S vs Yamaha V Star 250: 5-year value retention (75% vs 74%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Ducati Diavel 1260 S holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Ducati Diavel 1260 S comes out ahead, holding about 75% of its value versus 74% for the Yamaha V Star 250. Over the first five years the Ducati Diavel 1260 S loses roughly $6,551 while the Yamaha V Star 250 loses about $1,253 — a gap near $-5298.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ducati Diavel 1260 S sheds about 6% in year one versus 7% for the Yamaha V Star 250. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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