BMW G 310 R (2021–2025) vs BMW K 1600 GTL (2011–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW G 310 R (2021–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW G 310 R (2021–2025)0G43	BMW K 1600 GTL (2011–2021)0612
Oil change	n/a	6,000 mi
Valve service	12,000 mi	18,000 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	18,000 mi
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 G 310 R (2021–2025) or the BMW K 1600 GTL (2011–2021)?

BMW G 310 R (2021–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.