Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016) vs Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)EX8A Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017)
Oil change 7,600 mi 6,000 mi
Valve service n/a 12,000 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 300 (2013–2016) or the Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017)?

Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.