Honda CBR1000RR (2008–2016) vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CBR1000RR (2008–2016)SC59 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL
Oil change 8,000 mi 7,600 mi
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 7,600 mi
Chain 500 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR1000RR (2008–2016) or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)?

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.