BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) vs KTM LC8 Adventure (2015–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM LC8 Adventure (2015–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025)0L43 KTM LC8 Adventure (2015–2017)
Oil change 6,000 mi 9,300 mi
Valve service 6,000 mi 18,600 mi
Spark plugs 12,000 mi 18,600 mi
Chain n/a 9,300 mi
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 LC8 Adventure (2015–2017)?

KTM LC8 Adventure (2015–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.