Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023) vs Yamaha YZF-R3 (2025–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha YZF-R3 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023)EXKH	Yamaha YZF-R3 (2025–2027)RH25
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	15,200 mi	26,600 mi
Spark plugs	7,600 mi	n/a
Chain	7,600 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023) or the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2025–2027)?

Yamaha YZF-R3 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.