Honda CRF450X vs Yamaha WR450F: 5-year value retention (65% vs 65%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Honda CRF450X holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Honda CRF450X comes out ahead, holding about 65% of its value versus 65% for the Yamaha WR450F. Over the first five years the Honda CRF450X loses roughly $3,480 while the Yamaha WR450F loses about $3,445 — a gap near $-35.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Honda CRF450X sheds about 8% in year one versus 8% for the Yamaha WR450F. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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