Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (2006–2011) vs Yamaha FJ09 (2015–2017)

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 Yamaha FJ09 (2015–2017)RN37
Oil change 7,500 mi 8,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 7,500 mi 8,000 mi
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (2006–2011) or the Yamaha FJ09 (2015–2017)?

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