Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (2006–2011) vs Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (1995–2006)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (2006–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (2006–2011)ZXNC Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (1995–2006)VNCE
Oil change 7,500 mi 3,000 mi
Valve service n/a 6,000 mi
Spark plugs 7,500 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (2006–2011) or the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (1995–2006)?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (2006–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.