Honda Trail125 (2021–2022) vs Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Honda Trail125 (2021–2022)JA55 Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE
Oil change 4,000 mi n/a
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs n/a 7,500 mi
Chain 300 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Trail125 (2021–2022) 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.