Honda CTX700N (2014–2018) vs Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CTX700N (2014–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CTX700N (2014–2018)RC68 Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)EREG
Oil change 8,000 mi n/a
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 7,600 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CTX700N (2014–2018) or the Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)?

Honda CTX700N (2014–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.