Yamaha 222 Fish Sport E vs Yamaha XT250: 5-year value retention (69% vs 69%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Yamaha XT250 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Yamaha XT250 comes out ahead, holding about 69% of its value versus 69% for the Yamaha 222 Fish Sport E. Over the first five years the Yamaha XT250 loses roughly $1,700 while the Yamaha 222 Fish Sport E loses about $25,296 — a gap near $23,596.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Yamaha XT250 sheds about 2% in year one versus 13% for the Yamaha 222 Fish Sport E. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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