Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026)PC56 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL
Oil change n/a 7,600 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 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 Rebel 500 (2017–2026) or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)?

Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.