Honda NX500 (2024–2026) vs Kawasaki Z900 (2020–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z900 (2020–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda NX500 (2024–2026)PC72 Kawasaki Z900 (2020–2024)ZRDF
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi 7,600 mi
Chain 600 mi 7,600 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda NX500 (2024–2026) or the Kawasaki Z900 (2020–2024)?

Kawasaki Z900 (2020–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.