Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) vs Yamaha FJR1300 (2023–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha FJR1300 (2023–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE Yamaha FJR1300 (2023–2024)
Oil change n/a n/a
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 (2023–2024)?

Yamaha FJR1300 (2023–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.