BMW R 1250 RT (2021–2024) vs Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW R 1250 RT (2021–2024)0L03	Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)ZR2E
Oil change	6,000 mi	7,600 mi
Valve service	12,000 mi	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	n/a
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 1250 RT (2021–2024) or the Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)?

Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.