Ducati Hypermotard vs Suzuki SV650K/SV650SK

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Ducati Hypermotard Suzuki SV650K/SV650SK
Oil change 9,000 mi 11,000 mi
Valve service 27,000 mi 15,000 mi
Spark plugs 27,000 mi 7,000 mi
Chain 9,000 mi 3,500 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a 48 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Hypermotard or the Suzuki SV650K/SV650SK?

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