Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023)EXKH
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 7,500 mi 7,600 mi
Chain n/a 7,600 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant 36 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) or the Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023)?

Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.