Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) vs Triumph Speed Triple (2018–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Speed Triple (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE Triumph Speed Triple (2018–2020)N51P
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 12,000 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 Triumph Speed Triple (2018–2020)?

Triumph Speed Triple (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.