Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027) vs KTM 790 Duke (2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM 790 Duke (2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027)VNRK	KTM 790 Duke (2019)
Oil change	7,600 mi	n/a
Valve service	n/a	18,600 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	18,600 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 Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027) or the KTM 790 Duke (2019)?

KTM 790 Duke (2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.