Triumph Scrambler 900 vs Yamaha TT R230: 5-year value retention (65% vs 65%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Yamaha TT R230 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Yamaha TT R230 comes out ahead, holding about 65% of its value versus 65% for the Triumph Scrambler 900. Over the first five years the Yamaha TT R230 loses roughly $1,655 while the Triumph Scrambler 900 loses about $4,588 — a gap near $2,933.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Yamaha TT R230 sheds about 11% in year one versus 10% for the Triumph Scrambler 900. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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