Honda CRF250R (2018–2019) vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	Honda CRF250R (2018–2019)MD44	Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL
Oil change	n/a	7,600 mi
Valve service	n/a	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	7,600 mi
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 CRF250R (2018–2019) or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.