Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2001–2005) vs Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)

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 XT250 (2014–2027)DG24
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 7,500 mi n/a
Spark plugs 4,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 300 mi
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 XT250 (2014–2027)?

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