BMW F 900 XR (2025–2027) vs Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW F 900 XR (2025–2027)0R03	Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)EREG
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
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 900 XR (2025–2027) or the Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)?

Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.