Polaris Phoenix 200 vs Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE: 5-year value retention (63% vs 63%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE comes out ahead, holding about 63% of its value versus 63% for the Polaris Phoenix 200. Over the first five years the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE loses roughly $6,107 while the Polaris Phoenix 200 loses about $1,860 — a gap near $-4247.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE sheds about 6% in year one versus 13% for the Polaris Phoenix 200. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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