BMW R 1250 GS (2019–2020) vs Honda CBR300R (2015–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW R 1250 GS (2019–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW R 1250 GS (2019–2020)0J53	Honda CBR300R (2015–2024)NC51
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

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 1250 GS (2019–2020) or the Honda CBR300R (2015–2024)?

BMW R 1250 GS (2019–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.