Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R (2023–2027) vs Yamaha MT-09 (2019–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R (2023–2027)ZXCP	Yamaha MT-09 (2019–2020)RN53
Oil change	7,600 mi	n/a
Valve service	15,200 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	7,600 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	24 mo
Coolant	36 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R (2023–2027) or the Yamaha MT-09 (2019–2020)?

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