BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) vs Yamaha XVS950 (2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025)0L43 Yamaha XVS950 (2023)VN05
Oil change 6,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 6,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 12,000 mi 8,000 mi
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 Yamaha XVS950 (2023)?

BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.