BMW R 1250 RT (2019–2020) vs Yamaha Tracer 9 (2025–2027)

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	Yamaha Tracer 9 (2025–2027)RN99
Oil change	n/a	4,000 mi
Valve service	12,000 mi	26,600 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	12,000 mi
Chain	n/a	600 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 (2019–2020) or the Yamaha Tracer 9 (2025–2027)?

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