BMW R 1200 R vs Honda CBR600RR

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW R 1200 R needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service BMW R 1200 R Honda CBR600RR
Oil change 6,000 mi 8,000 mi
Valve service 12,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 12,000 mi 32,000 mi
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 1200 R or the Honda CBR600RR?

BMW R 1200 R needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.