Honda NC750X (2025–2027) 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 NC750X (2025–2027)RH23 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL
Oil change n/a 7,600 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 7,600 mi
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda NC750X (2025–2027) 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.