Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) vs Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2016–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2016–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2016–2017)GT79
Oil change 7,600 mi n/a
Valve service 15,200 mi 14,500 mi
Spark plugs 7,600 mi 7,500 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) or the Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2016–2017)?

Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2016–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.