Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) vs Kawasaki Z800 (2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z800 (2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)MD38 Kawasaki Z800 (2016)
Oil change 8,000 mi 7,600 mi
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

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) or the Kawasaki Z800 (2016)?

Kawasaki Z800 (2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.