Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016) vs Yamaha FZ8-NC (2012)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)EX8A Yamaha FZ8-NC (2012)RN27
Oil change 7,600 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 7,600 mi 8,000 mi
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016) or the Yamaha FZ8-NC (2012)?

Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.