Honda Transalp (2025–2026) vs Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda Transalp (2025–2026)RD17	Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)ZR2E
Oil change	n/a	7,600 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	n/a
Chain	600 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Transalp (2025–2026) or the Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)?

Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.