Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002) vs Yamaha MT-03 (2025–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha MT-03 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002)ZX4E	Yamaha MT-03 (2025–2027)RH28
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	n/a	26,600 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
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 Yamaha MT-03 (2025–2027)?

Yamaha MT-03 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.