Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) vs Triumph Street Triple (2008–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE	Triumph Street Triple (2008–2017)
Oil change	n/a	6,000 mi
Valve service	n/a	12,000 mi
Spark plugs	7,500 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	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 Triumph Street Triple (2008–2017)?

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