Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP vs Yamaha 242 Limited S: 5-year value retention (88% vs 87%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP comes out ahead, holding about 88% of its value versus 87% for the Yamaha 242 Limited S. Over the first five years the Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP loses roughly $2,336 while the Yamaha 242 Limited S loses about $8,710 — a gap near $6,374.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP sheds about 0% in year one versus 3% for the Yamaha 242 Limited S. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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