BMW K 1600 GTL vs Honda CBR250R

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW K 1600 GTL needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW K 1600 GTL	Honda CBR250R
Oil change	6,000 mi	8,000 mi
Valve service	18,000 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	18,000 mi	32,000 mi
Chain	n/a	500 mi
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW K 1600 GTL or the Honda CBR250R?

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