Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (2006–2011) vs Suzuki DR200S (1996–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (2006–2011)ZXNC	Suzuki DR200S (1996–2022)SH42
Oil change	7,500 mi	n/a
Valve service	n/a	n/a
Spark plugs	7,500 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (2006–2011) or the Suzuki DR200S (1996–2022)?

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