Honda CB300R (2019–2026) vs Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB300R (2019–2026)NC55	Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)ZRCG
Oil change	n/a	7,600 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	7,600 mi
Chain	600 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

See the full maintenance matrix

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB300R (2019–2026) or the Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)?

Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.