Ducati Desmo 450 MX vs Suzuki VL800

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Ducati Desmo 450 MX Suzuki VL800
Oil change n/a 11,000 mi
Valve service n/a 7,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 7,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant 24 mo 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Desmo 450 MX or the Suzuki VL800?

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