BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) vs KTM 790 Duke (2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM 790 Duke (2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025)0L43 KTM 790 Duke (2019)
Oil change 6,000 mi n/a
Valve service 6,000 mi 18,600 mi
Spark plugs 12,000 mi 18,600 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) or the KTM 790 Duke (2019)?

KTM 790 Duke (2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.