Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015) vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015)AF70 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL
Oil change 2,500 mi 7,600 mi
Valve service 2,500 mi 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 5,000 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 Metropolitan (2013–2015) or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)?

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.