Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023) vs Suzuki GW250 (2013–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023)LXBE Suzuki GW250 (2013–2022)GJ55
Oil change n/a 3,000 mi
Valve service 7,600 mi n/a
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain 7,600 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023) or the Suzuki GW250 (2013–2022)?

Kawasaki KLX300SM (2021–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.