Honda CBR500R (2023–2024) vs Kawasaki KLX250 (2018–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	Honda CBR500R (2023–2024)PC44	Kawasaki KLX250 (2018–2020)LXMS
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	600 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR500R (2023–2024) or the Kawasaki KLX250 (2018–2020)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.