Honda SCL500 vs KTM SX E 5: 5-year value retention (83% vs 82%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Honda SCL500 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Honda SCL500 comes out ahead, holding about 83% of its value versus 82% for the KTM SX E 5. Over the first five years the Honda SCL500 loses roughly $1,211 while the KTM SX E 5 loses about $1,000 — a gap near $-211.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Honda SCL500 sheds about 4% in year one versus 11% for the KTM SX E 5. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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