BMW R 1250 GS (2019–2020) vs Triumph Trident (2021–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Trident (2021–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW R 1250 GS (2019–2020)0J53	Triumph Trident (2021–2024)L10U
Oil change	6,000 mi	10,000 mi
Valve service	12,000 mi	20,000 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	20,000 mi
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 Triumph Trident (2021–2024)?

Triumph Trident (2021–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.