Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015) vs Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015)AF70	Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE
Oil change	2,500 mi	n/a
Valve service	2,500 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	5,000 mi	7,500 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	36 mo

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015) 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.