Yamaha V Star 250 vs Yamaha VX Cruiser HO: 5-year value retention (74% vs 74%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Yamaha V Star 250 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Yamaha V Star 250 comes out ahead, holding about 74% of its value versus 74% for the Yamaha VX Cruiser HO. Over the first five years the Yamaha V Star 250 loses roughly $1,253 while the Yamaha VX Cruiser HO loses about $3,889 — a gap near $2,636.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Yamaha V Star 250 sheds about 7% in year one versus 15% for the Yamaha VX Cruiser HO. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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