Kawasaki Z650 (2023–2027) 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 Z650 (2023–2027)EREN	Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2022–2025)C733
Oil change	7,600 mi	n/a
Valve service	15,200 mi	15,000 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 Z650 (2023–2027) 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.