Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020) vs Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)ZR2E	Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)DM12
Oil change	7,600 mi	n/a
Valve service	15,200 mi	24,000 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	12,000 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020) or the Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)?

Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.