Ducati Multistrada vs Suzuki DL650

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Ducati Multistrada Suzuki DL650
Oil change 9,000 mi 11,000 mi
Valve service 28,000 mi 14,500 mi
Spark plugs 28,000 mi 7,000 mi
Chain 9,000 mi 3,500 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant 48 mo 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Multistrada or the Suzuki DL650?

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