BMW R 1250 R (2019–2022) vs Honda CBR650F (2012–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW R 1250 R (2019–2022) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW R 1250 R (2019–2022)0J73	Honda CBR650F (2012–2018)RC74
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	12,000 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	16,000 mi
Chain	n/a	600 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 R (2019–2022) or the Honda CBR650F (2012–2018)?

BMW R 1250 R (2019–2022) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.