Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023) vs Suzuki DR200S (1996–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023)ZX4R	Suzuki DR200S (1996–2022)SH42
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	15,200 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	n/a	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023) or the Suzuki DR200S (1996–2022)?

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