Kawasaki Z500 (2024–2027) vs Yamaha Zuma 125 (2009–2015)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z500 (2024–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki Z500 (2024–2027)ERGE	Yamaha Zuma 125 (2009–2015)SE48
Oil change	7,600 mi	2,000 mi
Valve service	15,200 mi	2,000 mi
Spark plugs	7,600 mi	n/a
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 Yamaha Zuma 125 (2009–2015)?

Kawasaki Z500 (2024–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.