Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) vs KTM Single Cylinder LC4 Duke (2014–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE	KTM Single Cylinder LC4 Duke (2014–2016)
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	n/a	9,300 mi
Spark plugs	7,500 mi	9,300 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 Single Cylinder LC4 Duke (2014–2016)?

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