Ducati Diavel V4 vs Harley-Davidson RH1250S Sportster S: 5-year value retention (74% vs 73%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Ducati Diavel V4 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Ducati Diavel V4 comes out ahead, holding about 74% of its value versus 73% for the Harley-Davidson RH1250S Sportster S. Over the first five years the Ducati Diavel V4 loses roughly $7,419 while the Harley-Davidson RH1250S Sportster S loses about $4,439 — a gap near $-2980.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ducati Diavel V4 sheds about 4% in year one versus 0% for the Harley-Davidson RH1250S Sportster S. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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