BMW R 1200 R vs Honda Gold Wing Tour

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Gold Wing Tour needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service BMW R 1200 R Honda Gold Wing Tour
Oil change 6,000 mi 8,000 mi
Valve service 12,000 mi 24,000 mi
Spark plugs 12,000 mi 16,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 36 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 1200 R or the Honda Gold Wing Tour?

Honda Gold Wing Tour needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.