Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) vs KTM 790 Adventure (2019–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM 790 Adventure (2019–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL KTM 790 Adventure (2019–2020)
Oil change 7,600 mi 9,300 mi
Valve service 15,200 mi 18,600 mi
Spark plugs 7,600 mi 18,600 mi
Chain n/a 9,300 mi
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 KTM 790 Adventure (2019–2020)?

KTM 790 Adventure (2019–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.