Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005) vs Triumph SpeedMaster (2003–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005)ZR9A Triumph SpeedMaster (2003–2017)
Oil change n/a 6,000 mi
Valve service 7,500 mi 12,000 mi
Spark plugs 4,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 200 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005) or the Triumph SpeedMaster (2003–2017)?

Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.