Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) vs Suzuki TU250X (2009–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE Suzuki TU250X (2009–2022)NJ4C
Oil change n/a 3,000 mi
Valve service n/a 3,000 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 Suzuki TU250X (2009–2022)?

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