BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) vs Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023)0B19 Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)RN59
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 12,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 12,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) or the Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)?

BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.