Ducati Hypermotard 950 vs Yamaha 242 Limited S: 5-year value retention (86% vs 87%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Yamaha 242 Limited S holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Yamaha 242 Limited S comes out ahead, holding about 87% of its value versus 86% for the Ducati Hypermotard 950. Over the first five years the Yamaha 242 Limited S loses roughly $8,710 while the Ducati Hypermotard 950 loses about $2,208 — a gap near $-6502.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Yamaha 242 Limited S sheds about 3% in year one versus 1% for the Ducati Hypermotard 950. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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