Harley-Davidson Fxlrst LOW Rider ST vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 R: 5-year value retention (74% vs 74%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Triumph Thruxton 1200 R holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Triumph Thruxton 1200 R comes out ahead, holding about 74% of its value versus 74% for the Harley-Davidson Fxlrst LOW Rider ST. Over the first five years the Triumph Thruxton 1200 R loses roughly $4,035 while the Harley-Davidson Fxlrst LOW Rider ST loses about $6,389 — a gap near $2,354.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Triumph Thruxton 1200 R sheds about 5% in year one versus 0% for the Harley-Davidson Fxlrst LOW Rider ST. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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