Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016) vs Triumph Thruxton (2018–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Thruxton (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)EX8A Triumph Thruxton (2018–2019)D21H
Oil change 7,600 mi 10,000 mi
Valve service n/a 20,000 mi
Spark plugs 7,600 mi 20,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016) or the Triumph Thruxton (2018–2019)?

Triumph Thruxton (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.