Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) vs Suzuki GW250 (2013–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE Suzuki GW250 (2013–2022)GJ55
Oil change n/a 3,000 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs 7,500 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant 36 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) or the Suzuki GW250 (2013–2022)?

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