Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005) vs Yamaha C3 (2007–2011)

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 Yamaha C3 (2007–2011)SA33
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 7,500 mi 6,000 mi
Spark plugs 4,000 mi 4,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005) or the Yamaha C3 (2007–2011)?

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