BMW R 1250 RT (2021–2024) vs Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW R 1250 RT (2021–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW R 1250 RT (2021–2024)0L03	Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)RJ16
Oil change	6,000 mi	4,000 mi
Valve service	12,000 mi	26,600 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	500 mi
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 Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)?

BMW R 1250 RT (2021–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.