Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005) vs Yamaha XSR700 (2018–2021)

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 XSR700 (2018–2021)RM21
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 7,500 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 4,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 500 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 Yamaha XSR700 (2018–2021)?

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