Yamaha RS Venture TF vs Yamaha Srviper L TX GT — Depreciation Comparison

Yamaha RS Venture TF vs Yamaha Srviper L TX GT: 5-year value retention (57% vs 57%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Yamaha RS Venture TF holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Yamaha RS Venture TF comes out ahead, holding about 57% of its value versus 57% for the Yamaha Srviper L TX GT. Over the first five years the Yamaha RS Venture TF loses roughly $5,794 while the Yamaha Srviper L TX GT loses about $7,031 — a gap near $1,237.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Yamaha RS Venture TF sheds about 9% in year one versus 11% for the Yamaha Srviper L TX GT. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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