BMW R 1250 RS (2019–2022) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	BMW R 1250 RS (2019–2022)0J83	Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)RN10
Oil change	6,000 mi	4,000 mi
Valve service	12,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	600 mi
Brake fluid	24 mo	6 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 Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)?

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