BMW R 1200 R vs Ducati Desmo 450 EDX

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service BMW R 1200 R Ducati Desmo 450 EDX
Oil change 6,000 mi n/a
Valve service 12,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs 12,000 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 R 1200 R or the Ducati Desmo 450 EDX?

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