Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023) vs Triumph Thunderbird (2018–2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023)ZX4R Triumph Thunderbird (2018–2023)B03W
Oil change n/a 6,000 mi
Valve service 15,200 mi 12,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 12,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023) or the Triumph Thunderbird (2018–2023)?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.