Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023) vs Suzuki V-Strom 650XT (2018–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023)EXKH Suzuki V-Strom 650XT (2018–2021)C733
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 15,200 mi n/a
Spark plugs 7,600 mi n/a
Chain 7,600 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023) or the Suzuki V-Strom 650XT (2018–2021)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.