Ducati Desmo 450 MX vs Honda CBR650F

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Ducati Desmo 450 MX Honda CBR650F
Oil change n/a 16,000 mi
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 16,000 mi
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant 24 mo 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Desmo 450 MX or the Honda CBR650F?

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