Ducati Hypermotard (2020–2027) vs Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Ducati Hypermotard (2020–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Ducati Hypermotard (2020–2027) Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027)VNRK
Oil change n/a 7,600 mi
Valve service 27,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs 27,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Hypermotard (2020–2027) or the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027)?

Ducati Hypermotard (2020–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.