Honda NM4 (2015–2021) vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda NM4 (2015–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda NM4 (2015–2021)RC81	Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023)EXKH
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	7,600 mi
Chain	n/a	7,600 mi
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda NM4 (2015–2021) or the Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023)?

Honda NM4 (2015–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.