Kawasaki Vulcan S (2018–2027) 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 S (2018–2027)ENEC	KTM 790 Duke (2019)
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	15,200 mi	18,600 mi
Spark plugs	7,600 mi	18,600 mi
Chain	7,600 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Vulcan S (2018–2027) 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.