Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) vs Yamaha TW200 (2012–2014)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE Yamaha TW200 (2012–2014)
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs 7,500 mi n/a
Chain n/a 300 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 Yamaha TW200 (2012–2014)?

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