BMW R 18 (2021–2024) vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2022–2025)
Factory maintenance schedules compared.
Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2022–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.
| Service | BMW R 18 (2021–2024)0L13 | Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2022–2025)C733 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | 6,000 mi | n/a |
| Valve service | 6,000 mi | 15,000 mi |
| Spark plugs | 12,000 mi | n/a |
| Chain | n/a | n/a |
| Brake fluid | 24 mo | n/a |
| Coolant | n/a | n/a |
Common questions
Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 18 (2021–2024) or the Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2022–2025)?
Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2022–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.