Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB1000R (2018–2023)SC80	Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)EX8A
Oil change	n/a	7,600 mi
Valve service	n/a	n/a
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	7,600 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) or the Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)?

Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.