BMW K 1600 GTL (2011–2021) vs Honda CB500X (2013–2021)

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	Honda CB500X (2013–2021)PC46
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	18,000 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	18,000 mi	16,000 mi
Chain	n/a	600 mi
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
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 Honda CB500X (2013–2021)?

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