Ducati Desert X vs Honda XR650L

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Ducati Desert X needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Ducati Desert X	Honda XR650L
Oil change	9,000 mi	8,000 mi
Valve service	18,000 mi	4,000 mi
Spark plugs	18,000 mi	8,000 mi
Chain	9,000 mi	500 mi
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	48 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Desert X or the Honda XR650L?

Ducati Desert X needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.