Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) vs Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)PC44	Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)ZR2E
Oil change	n/a	7,600 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
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 Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)?

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