Harley-Davidson RH1250S Sportster S vs Triumph Thruxton RS: 5-year value retention (73% vs 71%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Harley-Davidson RH1250S Sportster S holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Harley-Davidson RH1250S Sportster S comes out ahead, holding about 73% of its value versus 71% for the Triumph Thruxton RS. Over the first five years the Harley-Davidson RH1250S Sportster S loses roughly $4,439 while the Triumph Thruxton RS loses about $4,963 — a gap near $524.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Harley-Davidson RH1250S Sportster S sheds about 0% in year one versus 8% for the Triumph Thruxton RS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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