If you ask 5 mechanics that question, you're more than likely to get 5 different answers. lol
You can always play it safe and follow the manual to the letter, but that also means adhering to the "X kilometers or Y months, whichever comes first" condition.
So, do you replace the oil with only <1,000km after 6 months?
Has anyone gone through a UOA to find out the OCI sweet spot for their specific engines?