Kawasaki Z500 (2024–2027) vs KTM Adventure + Adventure R (2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM Adventure + Adventure R (2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki Z500 (2024–2027)ERGE	KTM Adventure + Adventure R (2016)
Oil change	7,600 mi	n/a
Valve service	15,200 mi	18,600 mi
Spark plugs	7,600 mi	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 Z500 (2024–2027) or the KTM Adventure + Adventure R (2016)?

KTM Adventure + Adventure R (2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.