Kawasaki Versys 650 (2020–2021) vs Suzuki Katana 1000 (2020–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Versys 650 (2020–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Versys 650 (2020–2021)LEEF Suzuki Katana 1000 (2020–2022)GT7D
Oil change n/a 3,750 mi
Valve service 15,200 mi 15,000 mi
Spark plugs 7,600 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 48 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Versys 650 (2020–2021) or the Suzuki Katana 1000 (2020–2022)?

Kawasaki Versys 650 (2020–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.