Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019) vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (2002–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019) Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (2002–2022)VU51
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 18,000 mi 14,500 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
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 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (2002–2022)?

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