Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L vs Kawasaki Ninja 400

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja 400 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L Kawasaki Ninja 400
Oil change 4,000 mi 7,600 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 7,600 mi
Chain 600 mi 7,600 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant 36 mo 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L or the Kawasaki Ninja 400?

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