Honda CRF250R vs KTM 85 SX 17 14: 5-year value retention (65% vs 65%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Honda CRF250R holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Honda CRF250R comes out ahead, holding about 65% of its value versus 65% for the KTM 85 SX 17 14. Over the first five years the Honda CRF250R loses roughly $2,949 while the KTM 85 SX 17 14 loses about $2,390 — a gap near $-559.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Honda CRF250R sheds about 10% in year one versus 13% for the KTM 85 SX 17 14. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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