BMW K 1600 GT (2011–2021) vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW K 1600 GT (2011–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW K 1600 GT (2011–2021)0611	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002)ZX4E
Oil change	n/a	6,000 mi
Valve service	18,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	18,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	24 mo

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW K 1600 GT (2011–2021) or the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002)?

BMW K 1600 GT (2011–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.