BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023) vs Honda SCL500 (2023–2026)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023)0E43	Honda SCL500 (2023–2026)PC67
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	n/a	n/a
Spark plugs	n/a	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023) or the Honda SCL500 (2023–2026)?

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