Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 R: 5-year value retention (74% vs 74%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard comes out ahead, holding about 74% of its value versus 74% for the Triumph Thruxton 1200 R. Over the first five years the Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard loses roughly $3,983 while the Triumph Thruxton 1200 R loses about $4,035 — a gap near $52.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard sheds about 4% in year one versus 5% for the Triumph Thruxton 1200 R. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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