BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025)0L43 Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023)EXKH
Oil change 6,000 mi n/a
Valve service 6,000 mi 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 12,000 mi 7,600 mi
Chain n/a 7,600 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 18 Transcontinental (2024–2025) or the Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023)?

Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.