BMW R 18 B (2024–2025) vs Honda ST1300 (2003–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda ST1300 (2003–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW R 18 B (2024–2025)0L33	Honda ST1300 (2003–2024)SC51
Oil change	6,000 mi	8,000 mi
Valve service	6,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 18 B (2024–2025) or the Honda ST1300 (2003–2024)?

Honda ST1300 (2003–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.