KTM 450 SX F vs Yamaha YZ250: 5-year value retention (65% vs 65%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. KTM 450 SX F holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the KTM 450 SX F comes out ahead, holding about 65% of its value versus 65% for the Yamaha YZ250. Over the first five years the KTM 450 SX F loses roughly $3,490 while the Yamaha YZ250 loses about $2,827 — a gap near $-663.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the KTM 450 SX F sheds about 7% in year one versus 11% for the Yamaha YZ250. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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