Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019) vs Yamaha Zuma 125 (2009–2015)

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 Yamaha Zuma 125 (2009–2015)SE48
Oil change 7,600 mi 2,000 mi
Valve service 15,200 mi 2,000 mi
Spark plugs 7,600 mi n/a
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 Yamaha Zuma 125 (2009–2015)?

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