Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002) vs KTM 790 Adventure (2019–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002)ZX4E	KTM 790 Adventure (2019–2020)
Oil change	6,000 mi	9,300 mi
Valve service	n/a	18,600 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	18,600 mi
Chain	n/a	9,300 mi
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	24 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002) or the KTM 790 Adventure (2019–2020)?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.