BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) vs Honda CRF250R (2020–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025)0L43 Honda CRF250R (2020–2022)ME12
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 n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) or the Honda CRF250R (2020–2022)?

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