Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) vs Kawasaki Z400 (2019–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z400 (2019–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025)SC86 Kawasaki Z400 (2019–2024)ERKD
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 7,600 mi
Chain 600 mi 7,600 mi
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 Z400 (2019–2024)?

Kawasaki Z400 (2019–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.