Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025)SC86 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023)ZX4R
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) or the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023)?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.