BMW R 12 (2024–2027) vs Triumph America (2002–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW R 12 (2024–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW R 12 (2024–2027)0N53	Triumph America (2002–2017)
Oil change	6,000 mi	6,000 mi
Valve service	6,000 mi	12,000 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	200 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 (2024–2027) or the Triumph America (2002–2017)?

BMW R 12 (2024–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.