BMW R 1250 GS (2019–2020) vs Honda CTX700 (2014–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CTX700 (2014–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW R 1250 GS (2019–2020)0J53	Honda CTX700 (2014–2018)RC69
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	12,000 mi	8,000 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
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 CTX700 (2014–2018)?

Honda CTX700 (2014–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.