Ducati Diavel/XDiavel (2019–2027) vs Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Ducati Diavel/XDiavel (2019–2027) Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs 36,000 mi 7,500 mi
Chain 9,000 mi n/a
Brake fluid 12 mo n/a
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Diavel/XDiavel (2019–2027) or the Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)?

Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.