Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002)

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 ZX-6 (1995–2002)ZX4E
Oil change n/a 6,000 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs 32,000 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 Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) or the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002)?

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