Ducati Desert X vs Moto Guzzi V85

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Ducati Desert X	Moto Guzzi V85
Oil change	9,000 mi	6,200 mi
Valve service	18,000 mi	6,200 mi
Spark plugs	18,000 mi	18,600 mi
Chain	9,000 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	24 mo
Coolant	48 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Desert X or the Moto Guzzi V85?

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