Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (1995–2023) vs Yamaha MT-10 (2018–2021)

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 Yamaha MT-10 (2018–2021)RN48
Oil change n/a 8,000 mi
Valve service 15,200 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
Chain n/a 500 mi
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 Yamaha MT-10 (2018–2021)?

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