BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023)0B19	Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL
Oil change	n/a	7,600 mi
Valve service	12,000 mi	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	7,600 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 BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)?

BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.