BMW R 1250 RT (2021–2024) vs BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW R 1250 RT (2021–2024)0L03	BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023)0E43
Oil change	6,000 mi	6,000 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 RT (2021–2024) or the BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023)?

BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.