Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002) vs Yamaha YZF-R6 (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 Yamaha YZF-R6 (2019–2020)RJ28
Oil change 6,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant 24 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 (1995–2002) or the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2019–2020)?

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