Honda NX500 (2024–2026) vs Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Honda NX500 (2024–2026)PC72 Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023)LXBE
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi 7,600 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi 7,600 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda NX500 (2024–2026) 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.