Ducati Desert X vs Suzuki VZR1800

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki VZR1800 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Ducati Desert X Suzuki VZR1800
Oil change 9,000 mi 11,000 mi
Valve service 18,000 mi 14,500 mi
Spark plugs 18,000 mi 7,000 mi
Chain 9,000 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant 48 mo 48 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Desert X or the Suzuki VZR1800?

Suzuki VZR1800 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.