BMW F 800 GS (2024–2027) vs Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	BMW F 800 GS (2024–2027)0K53	Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023)EREM
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	12,000 mi	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW F 800 GS (2024–2027) or the Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023)?

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