Ducati Desmo 450 MX vs Honda XR650L

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Ducati Desmo 450 MX Honda XR650L
Oil change n/a 8,000 mi
Valve service n/a 4,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant 24 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Desmo 450 MX or the Honda XR650L?

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