Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023) vs Yamaha FJR1300 (2019–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha FJR1300 (2019–2022) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023)ZX4R	Yamaha FJR1300 (2019–2022)RP30
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	15,200 mi	26,600 mi
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 Yamaha FJR1300 (2019–2022)?

Yamaha FJR1300 (2019–2022) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.