BMW R 12 G/S (2026–2027) vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW R 12 G/S (2026–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW R 12 G/S (2026–2027)0N23	Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)EX8A
Oil change	6,000 mi	7,600 mi
Valve service	n/a	n/a
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 R 12 G/S (2026–2027) or the Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)?

BMW R 12 G/S (2026–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.