Honda CRF450RL (2020–2027) vs Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CRF450RL (2020–2027)PD11 Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)ZR2E
Oil change 600 mi 7,600 mi
Valve service 3,600 mi 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 3,600 mi n/a
Chain 300 mi n/a
Brake fluid 4 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF450RL (2020–2027) or the Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)?

Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.