Kawasaki Z800 (2016) vs Yamaha XVS950 (2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Kawasaki Z800 (2016) Yamaha XVS950 (2023)VN05
Oil change 7,600 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 15,200 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 7,600 mi 8,000 mi
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 Yamaha XVS950 (2023)?

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