Ducati Hypermotard vs Honda XR650L

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Ducati Hypermotard needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Ducati Hypermotard Honda XR650L
Oil change 9,000 mi 8,000 mi
Valve service 27,000 mi 4,000 mi
Spark plugs 27,000 mi 8,000 mi
Chain 9,000 mi 500 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Hypermotard or the Honda XR650L?

Ducati Hypermotard needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.