BMW K 1600 GTL vs Ducati Desmo 450 MX

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service BMW K 1600 GTL Ducati Desmo 450 MX
Oil change 6,000 mi n/a
Valve service 18,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs 18,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW K 1600 GTL or the Ducati Desmo 450 MX?

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