Honda XR650L (1993–2025) vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda XR650L (1993–2025)RD06 Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023)EXKH
Oil change 2,000 mi n/a
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs n/a 7,600 mi
Chain 500 mi 7,600 mi
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 400 (2018–2023)?

Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.