BMW R 1250 R (2019–2022) vs Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2018–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2018–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW R 1250 R (2019–2022)0J73	Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2018–2021)GT7A
Oil change	6,000 mi	3,750 mi
Valve service	12,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	24 mo
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 Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2018–2021)?

Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2018–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.