BMW R 18 Transcontinental vs Polaris Phoenix 200: 5-year value retention (63% vs 63%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Polaris Phoenix 200 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Polaris Phoenix 200 comes out ahead, holding about 63% of its value versus 63% for the BMW R 18 Transcontinental. Over the first five years the Polaris Phoenix 200 loses roughly $1,860 while the BMW R 18 Transcontinental loses about $9,100 — a gap near $7,240.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Polaris Phoenix 200 sheds about 13% in year one versus 8% for the BMW R 18 Transcontinental. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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