Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020) vs Yamaha Tracer 900 (2019–2020)

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 Yamaha Tracer 900 (2019–2020)
Oil change 7,600 mi 6,000 mi
Valve service 15,200 mi 24,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 12,000 mi
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020) or the Yamaha Tracer 900 (2019–2020)?

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