Harley-Davidson XL1200X Forty Eight vs Scout 275 Dorado DL: 5-year value retention (70% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Harley-Davidson XL1200X Forty Eight holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Harley-Davidson XL1200X Forty Eight comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the Scout 275 Dorado DL. Over the first five years the Harley-Davidson XL1200X Forty Eight loses roughly $3,690 while the Scout 275 Dorado DL loses about $56,099 — a gap near $52,409.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Harley-Davidson XL1200X Forty Eight sheds about 8% in year one versus 6% for the Scout 275 Dorado DL. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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