Honda Monkey (2025–2026) vs Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda Monkey (2025–2026)JB05 Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023)LXBE
Oil change 4,000 mi n/a
Valve service 4,000 mi 7,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain 300 mi 7,600 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Monkey (2025–2026) or the Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023)?

Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.