Ducati Desmo 450 MX vs KTM 390 Duke

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Ducati Desmo 450 MX KTM 390 Duke
Oil change n/a 4,650 mi
Valve service n/a 9,300 mi
Spark plugs n/a 9,300 mi
Chain n/a 4,650 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant 24 mo 12 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Desmo 450 MX or the KTM 390 Duke?

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