Honda Monkey (2025–2026) vs Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda Monkey (2025–2026)JB05 Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023)EREM
Oil change 4,000 mi n/a
Valve service 4,000 mi 15,200 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain 300 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Monkey (2025–2026) or the Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023)?

Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.