Ducati Desmo 450 EDX vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Ducati Desmo 450 EDX Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Oil change n/a 6,000 mi
Valve service n/a 6,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 12,000 mi
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant 24 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Desmo 450 EDX or the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?

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