Honda CB500X (2013–2021) vs Kawasaki Z900 (2018–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z900 (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB500X (2013–2021)PC46	Kawasaki Z900 (2018–2019)ZR2A
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	7,600 mi
Chain	600 mi	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 CB500X (2013–2021) or the Kawasaki Z900 (2018–2019)?

Kawasaki Z900 (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.