Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) vs KTM 790 Duke (2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM 790 Duke (2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE	KTM 790 Duke (2019)
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	n/a	18,600 mi
Spark plugs	7,500 mi	18,600 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	36 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) or the KTM 790 Duke (2019)?

KTM 790 Duke (2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.