Honda ST1300 (2003–2024) vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda ST1300 (2003–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda ST1300 (2003–2024)SC51 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL
Oil change 8,000 mi 7,600 mi
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs n/a 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 ST1300 (2003–2024) or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)?

Honda ST1300 (2003–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.