Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005) vs Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005)ZR9A Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)VN08
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 7,500 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 4,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
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 Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)?

Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.