Ducati Monster (2019–2027) vs Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Ducati Monster (2019–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Ducati Monster (2019–2027)	Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023)LXBE
Oil change	9,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	27,000 mi	7,600 mi
Spark plugs	27,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	7,600 mi
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Monster (2019–2027) or the Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023)?

Ducati Monster (2019–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.