Honda XR650L (1993–2025) vs Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda XR650L (1993–2025)RD06	Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)ZRCG
Oil change	2,000 mi	7,600 mi
Valve service	n/a	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	7,600 mi
Chain	500 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

See the full maintenance matrix

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda XR650L (1993–2025) or the Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)?

Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.