Honda CB650R (2025–2026) vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB650R (2025–2026)RH16 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024–2027)ZXJK
Oil change 8,000 mi 7,600 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 7,600 mi
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB650R (2025–2026) or the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024–2027)?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.