BMW R 1200 R vs Honda CRF450L

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service BMW R 1200 R Honda CRF450L
Oil change 6,000 mi 600 mi
Valve service 12,000 mi 1,800 mi
Spark plugs 12,000 mi 1,800 mi
Chain n/a 300 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a 12 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 1200 R or the Honda CRF450L?

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