Kawasaki Voyager XII (1986–2003) vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2022–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2022–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Voyager XII (1986–2003)ZG9B Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2022–2025)C733
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 15,000 mi
Spark plugs 3,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Voyager XII (1986–2003) or the Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2022–2025)?

Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2022–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.