Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015) vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (2006–2011)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015)SC74	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (2006–2011)ZXNC
Oil change	8,000 mi	7,500 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	7,500 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	24 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015) or the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (2006–2011)?

Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.