Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) vs Triumph America (2002–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE Triumph America (2002–2017)
Oil change n/a 6,000 mi
Valve service n/a 12,000 mi
Spark plugs 7,500 mi n/a
Chain n/a 200 mi
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 Triumph America (2002–2017)?

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