Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016) vs Triumph Bonneville (2018–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Bonneville (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)ZRCG Triumph Bonneville (2018–2020)D40H
Oil change 7,600 mi 10,000 mi
Valve service 15,200 mi 20,000 mi
Spark plugs 7,600 mi 20,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016) or the Triumph Bonneville (2018–2020)?

Triumph Bonneville (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.