Honda Shadow Phantom 750 (2010–2025) vs Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Shadow Phantom 750 (2010–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda Shadow Phantom 750 (2010–2025)RC53 Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 8,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs n/a 7,500 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Shadow Phantom 750 (2010–2025) or the Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)?

Honda Shadow Phantom 750 (2010–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.