Honda NT700V (2007–2011) vs Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda NT700V (2007–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda NT700V (2007–2011)RC59	Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023)LXBE
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	n/a	7,600 mi
Spark plugs	8,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	7,600 mi
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda NT700V (2007–2011) or the Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023)?

Honda NT700V (2007–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.