Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) 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 CBR650F (2012–2018)RC74 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL
Oil change n/a 7,600 mi
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

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) 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.