Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) vs Suzuki DR-Z400SM (2016–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki DR-Z400SM (2016–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL	Suzuki DR-Z400SM (2016–2025)SK44
Oil change	7,600 mi	n/a
Valve service	15,200 mi	14,500 mi
Spark plugs	7,600 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) or the Suzuki DR-Z400SM (2016–2025)?

Suzuki DR-Z400SM (2016–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.