Kawasaki Versys 650 (2008–2012) vs Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki Versys 650 (2008–2012)LEEA	Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)DM12
Oil change	7,500 mi	n/a
Valve service	15,000 mi	24,000 mi
Spark plugs	7,500 mi	12,000 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	36 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Versys 650 (2008–2012) or the Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)?

Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.