Honda NT700V (2007–2011) vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda NT700V (2007–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda NT700V (2007–2011)RC59 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL
Oil change 8,000 mi 7,600 mi
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 8,000 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 NT700V (2007–2011) or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)?

Honda NT700V (2007–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.