BMW R 1250 RS (2019–2022) vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2026–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2026–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW R 1250 RS (2019–2022)0J83	Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2026–2027)
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	12,000 mi	15,000 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	15,000 mi
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 RS (2019–2022) or the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2026–2027)?

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2026–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.