BMW K 1600 GTL (2011–2021) vs BMW R 18 B (2024–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW K 1600 GTL (2011–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW K 1600 GTL (2011–2021)0612	BMW R 18 B (2024–2025)0L33
Oil change	6,000 mi	6,000 mi
Valve service	18,000 mi	6,000 mi
Spark plugs	18,000 mi	12,000 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW K 1600 GTL (2011–2021) or the BMW R 18 B (2024–2025)?

BMW K 1600 GTL (2011–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.