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

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025)0L43 Honda Monkey (2022–2024)JB03
Oil change 6,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 6,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs 12,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 300 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

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

BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.