Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) vs Yamaha FJR1300 (2014–2015)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE Yamaha FJR1300 (2014–2015)RP26
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
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 Yamaha FJR1300 (2014–2015)?

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