BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) vs Honda SCL500 (2023–2026)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025)0L43 Honda SCL500 (2023–2026)PC67
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 n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) or the Honda SCL500 (2023–2026)?

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