Honda CRF250R (2025–2027) vs Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	Honda CRF250R (2025–2027)	Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)ZR2E
Oil change	n/a	7,600 mi
Valve service	n/a	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
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 (2025–2027) or the Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)?

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