Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023) vs Yamaha YZF-R6 (2019–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023)EXKH Yamaha YZF-R6 (2019–2020)RJ28
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 15,200 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 7,600 mi 8,000 mi
Chain 7,600 mi 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023) or the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2019–2020)?

Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.