BMW S 1000 R (2022–2024) vs Kawasaki Z400 (2019–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW S 1000 R (2022–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW S 1000 R (2022–2024)0E53	Kawasaki Z400 (2019–2024)ERKD
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	n/a	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	7,600 mi
Chain	n/a	7,600 mi
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW S 1000 R (2022–2024) or the Kawasaki Z400 (2019–2024)?

BMW S 1000 R (2022–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.