Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023) vs Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023)EREM	Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)DM12
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	15,200 mi	24,000 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	12,000 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023) or the Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)?

Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.