Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024–2027) vs Yamaha MT-09 (2019–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024–2027) Yamaha MT-09 (2019–2020)RN53
Oil change 7,600 mi n/a
Valve service 15,200 mi n/a
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 12 mo 24 mo
Coolant 36 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024–2027) or the Yamaha MT-09 (2019–2020)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.