BMW K 1600 GTL (2011–2021) vs Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW K 1600 GTL (2011–2021)0612	Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)DM12
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	18,000 mi	24,000 mi
Spark plugs	18,000 mi	12,000 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
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 Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)?

Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.