BMW C 650 (2017–2021) vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2012–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2012–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW C 650 (2017–2021)0C14	Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2012–2016)VP56
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	24,000 mi	14,500 mi
Spark plugs	24,000 mi	n/a
Chain	24,000 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW C 650 (2017–2021) or the Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2012–2016)?

Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2012–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.