Honda Gold Wing (2001–2011) vs Kawasaki Z900 (2025–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z900 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda Gold Wing (2001–2011)SC47	Kawasaki Z900 (2025–2027)ZRDT
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	32,000 mi	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	7,600 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Gold Wing (2001–2011) or the Kawasaki Z900 (2025–2027)?

Kawasaki Z900 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.