Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) vs Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)MD38	Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)EREG
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	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

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) 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.