BMW R 18 B (2024–2025) vs Suzuki V-Strom 650XT (2018–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	BMW R 18 B (2024–2025)0L33	Suzuki V-Strom 650XT (2018–2021)C733
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
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 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT (2018–2021)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.