BMW R 1250 RT (2019–2020) vs Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe (2016–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW R 1250 RT (2019–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service BMW R 1250 RT (2019–2020)0J63 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe (2016–2021)1JDV
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 12,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs 12,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 5,000 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 1250 RT (2019–2020) or the Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe (2016–2021)?

BMW R 1250 RT (2019–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.