Honda NX500 (2024–2026) vs Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda NX500 (2024–2026)PC72 Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005)ZR9A
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi 7,500 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi 4,000 mi
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda NX500 (2024–2026) or the Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005)?

Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.