Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) vs Kawasaki Voyager XII (1986–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL Kawasaki Voyager XII (1986–2003)ZG9B
Oil change 7,600 mi n/a
Valve service 15,200 mi n/a
Spark plugs 7,600 mi 3,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) or the Kawasaki Voyager XII (1986–2003)?

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.