Honda XR650L (1993–2025) vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda XR650L (1993–2025)RD06 Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)EX8A
Oil change 2,000 mi 7,600 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs n/a 7,600 mi
Chain 500 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda XR650L (1993–2025) or the Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)?

Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.