Ducati Panigale (2019–2027) vs Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Ducati Panigale (2019–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Ducati Panigale (2019–2027) Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)ZR2E
Oil change 9,000 mi 7,600 mi
Valve service 28,000 mi 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 28,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Panigale (2019–2027) or the Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)?

Ducati Panigale (2019–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.