Ducati Panigale (2019–2027) vs Triumph Explorer (2012–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Explorer (2012–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Ducati Panigale (2019–2027) Triumph Explorer (2012–2017)
Oil change 9,000 mi 10,000 mi
Valve service 28,000 mi 20,000 mi
Spark plugs 28,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Panigale (2019–2027) or the Triumph Explorer (2012–2017)?

Triumph Explorer (2012–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.