Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 5 days agoKawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 EX300BDFAL motorcycles manufactured August 16, 2012, through April 2, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.
Remedy: Kawasaki will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected ABS pumps with a new assembly. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 Ninja 300 and 300 ABS motorcycles manufactured July 16, 2012, through April 27, 2013. Due to an improper setting in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), the motorcycle may stall under deceleration.
Remedy: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 300?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 300?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 300?
Service every 12 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 300?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).