BMW K 1600 B (2018–2021) vs Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW K 1600 B (2018–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW K 1600 B (2018–2021)0F53	Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)ZRCG
Oil change	n/a	7,600 mi
Valve service	18,000 mi	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	18,000 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 K 1600 B (2018–2021) or the Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)?

BMW K 1600 B (2018–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.