Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow (2011–2015) vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow (2011–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow (2011–2015) Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002)ZX4E
Oil change n/a 6,000 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs 30,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow (2011–2015) or the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002)?

Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow (2011–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.