Kawasaki Z800 (2016) vs Suzuki GW250 (2013–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z800 (2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Z800 (2016) Suzuki GW250 (2013–2022)GJ55
Oil change 7,600 mi 3,000 mi
Valve service 15,200 mi n/a
Spark plugs 7,600 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Z800 (2016) or the Suzuki GW250 (2013–2022)?

Kawasaki Z800 (2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.