BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) vs Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2017–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025)0L43 Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2017–2025)DM11
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 n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) or the Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2017–2025)?

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