Kawasaki Z650 (2023–2027) vs Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z650 (2023–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki Z650 (2023–2027)EREN	Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)DG24
Oil change	7,600 mi	n/a
Valve service	15,200 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	7,600 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	300 mi
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 Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)?

Kawasaki Z650 (2023–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.