Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) vs Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)ZR2E
Oil change n/a 7,600 mi
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 7,500 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
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 Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)?

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