Honda Trail125 (2021–2022) vs Kawasaki Z500 (2024–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z500 (2024–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda Trail125 (2021–2022)JA55 Kawasaki Z500 (2024–2027)ERGE
Oil change 4,000 mi 7,600 mi
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs n/a 7,600 mi
Chain 300 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Trail125 (2021–2022) or the Kawasaki Z500 (2024–2027)?

Kawasaki Z500 (2024–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.