Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)PC44	Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)EX8A
Oil change	n/a	7,600 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	7,600 mi
Chain	n/a	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 CBR500R (2013–2021) or the Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)?

Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.