Ducati Monster vs Moto Guzzi V85

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Ducati Monster	Moto Guzzi V85
Oil change	9,000 mi	6,200 mi
Valve service	27,000 mi	6,200 mi
Spark plugs	27,000 mi	18,600 mi
Chain	9,000 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Monster or the Moto Guzzi V85?

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