Honda CRF250R (2020–2022) vs Kawasaki Z400 (2019–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	Honda CRF250R (2020–2022)ME12	Kawasaki Z400 (2019–2024)ERKD
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	n/a	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	7,600 mi
Chain	n/a	7,600 mi
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	24 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF250R (2020–2022) or the Kawasaki Z400 (2019–2024)?

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