Kawasaki Ninja 500 maintenance schedule & recalls
2024–2026
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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 Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Ninja 500 (ABS, KRT Edition, KRT Edition SE ABS, SE ABS, SE 40th Anniversary Edition ABS), Z500 ABS, and Z500 SE ABS motorcycles. The clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-04.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Service every 12 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).