Harley-Davidson Road Glide (2007–2016) vs Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Harley-Davidson Road Glide (2007–2016) Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE
Oil change 5,000 mi n/a
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs n/a 7,500 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide (2007–2016) 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.