Honda CBR500R (2023–2024) vs Kawasaki Versys 650 (2020–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Versys 650 (2020–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR500R (2023–2024)PC44	Kawasaki Versys 650 (2020–2021)LEEF
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	7,600 mi
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 Versys 650 (2020–2021)?

Kawasaki Versys 650 (2020–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.