Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019) vs Honda XR650L (1993–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019) Honda XR650L (1993–2025)RD06
Oil change n/a 2,000 mi
Valve service 18,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019) or the Honda XR650L (1993–2025)?

Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.