Honda CRF450RL (2020–2027) vs Kawasaki Z900 (2020–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z900 (2020–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CRF450RL (2020–2027)PD11 Kawasaki Z900 (2020–2024)ZRDF
Oil change 600 mi n/a
Valve service 3,600 mi 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 3,600 mi 7,600 mi
Chain 300 mi 7,600 mi
Brake fluid 4 mo n/a
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF450RL (2020–2027) or the Kawasaki Z900 (2020–2024)?

Kawasaki Z900 (2020–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.