BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) vs KTM 1190 Adventure R (2015–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM 1190 Adventure R (2015–2022) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025)0L43	KTM 1190 Adventure R (2015–2022)
Oil change	6,000 mi	9,300 mi
Valve service	6,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	9,300 mi
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) or the KTM 1190 Adventure R (2015–2022)?

KTM 1190 Adventure R (2015–2022) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.