Honda CRF300L (2021–2026) vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CRF300L (2021–2026)ND16 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL
Oil change n/a 7,600 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 7,600 mi
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF300L (2021–2026) or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)?

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.