Ducati Scrambler vs Suzuki VL800

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki VL800 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Ducati Scrambler Suzuki VL800
Oil change 7,500 mi 11,000 mi
Valve service 7,500 mi 7,000 mi
Spark plugs 15,000 mi 7,000 mi
Chain 7,500 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Scrambler or the Suzuki VL800?

Suzuki VL800 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.