Ducati Desmo 450 MX vs Suzuki DR350

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Ducati Desmo 450 MX Suzuki DR350
Oil change n/a 3,500 mi
Valve service n/a 3,500 mi
Spark plugs n/a 7,500 mi
Chain n/a 3,500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant 24 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Desmo 450 MX or the Suzuki DR350?

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