BMW R 12 G/S (2026–2027) vs Honda CBR650R (2025–2026)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW R 12 G/S (2026–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW R 12 G/S (2026–2027)0N23	Honda CBR650R (2025–2026)RH15
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	n/a	n/a
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	32,000 mi
Chain	n/a	600 mi
Brake fluid	24 mo	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 12 G/S (2026–2027) or the Honda CBR650R (2025–2026)?

BMW R 12 G/S (2026–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.