Kawasaki Vulcan 900 (2006–2027) vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2012–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2012–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki Vulcan 900 (2006–2027)VN2D	Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2012–2016)VP56
Oil change	7,600 mi	n/a
Valve service	15,200 mi	14,500 mi
Spark plugs	7,600 mi	n/a
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 900 (2006–2027) or the Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2012–2016)?

Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2012–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.