BMW F 900 R (2025–2027) vs Harley-Davidson Fat Bob (2016–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	BMW F 900 R (2025–2027)0K83	Harley-Davidson Fat Bob (2016–2021)1GYM
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	12,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	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 F 900 R (2025–2027) or the Harley-Davidson Fat Bob (2016–2021)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.