Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020) vs KTM 390 Duke (2017–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)ZR2E KTM 390 Duke (2017–2022)
Oil change 7,600 mi 4,650 mi
Valve service 15,200 mi n/a
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a 48 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020) or the KTM 390 Duke (2017–2022)?

Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.