Honda CBR650R (2025–2026) vs Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CBR650R (2025–2026)RH15 Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)EREG
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 7,600 mi
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR650R (2025–2026) or the Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)?

Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.