Kawasaki Z500 (2024–2027) vs Moto Guzzi V85 (2021–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Moto Guzzi V85 (2021–2022) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki Z500 (2024–2027)ERGE	Moto Guzzi V85 (2021–2022)
Oil change	7,600 mi	n/a
Valve service	15,200 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	7,600 mi	18,600 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	36 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Z500 (2024–2027) or the Moto Guzzi V85 (2021–2022)?

Moto Guzzi V85 (2021–2022) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.