Kawasaki Ninja 1000 / Z1000SX 2016 Maintenance Schedule
The 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 / Z1000SX maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, coolant, brake fluid, valve clearance, air filter, tires, drive chain maintenance, oil and spark plugs. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1043ccEngine size
35Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Kawasaki Motors Official Owner Center (Service Manual) (this document covers model years 2014–2016): kawasaki.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaporative emission control system inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect evaporative emission control system (California models). |
| Cooling system inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect cooling system (coolant leaks, water hose damage and installation condition). |
| Brake fluid level inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect brake fluid level. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Drain and replace front and rear brake fluid. |
| Brake hose and master cylinder/caliper rubber parts replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hose and rubber parts of brake master cylinder and caliper. |
| Brake pad wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake pad wear; service more often in severe conditions. |
| Brake light switch operation inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect brake light switch operation. |
| Steering stem bearings lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Lubricate steering stem bearings. |
| Electrical system inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect electrical system (lights, switches, headlight aiming, sidestand switch, engine stop switch). |
| Coolant, water hoses and O-rings replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Drain and replace coolant, water hoses, and O-rings. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearances. |
| Chassis parts lubrication | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate chassis parts. |
| Air cleaner element replacement | Every 18,000 km | Moderate | Replace air cleaner element; service more often in severe conditions. |
| Wheels and tires inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect wheels and tires for damage and tread wear. |
| Drive chain wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain for wear; service more often in severe conditions. |
| Drive chain guide wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain guide for wear. |
| Idle speed inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect idle speed. |
| Throttle control system inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect throttle control system for play, smooth return, and no drag. |
| Engine vacuum synchronization inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 18,000 km) | Advanced | Inspect engine vacuum synchronization across throttle bodies. |
| Fuel system inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect fuel system (fuel leaks, fuel hose/pipe damage and installation condition). |
| Fuel hose replacement | Every 60 months | Moderate | Replace fuel hose. |
| Coolant level inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect coolant level. |
| Air suction system inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect air suction system for damage. |
| Clutch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect clutch operation for play, engagement, and disengagement. |
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Drain and replace engine oil and oil filter; service more often in severe conditions. |
| Tire air pressure inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect tire air pressure. |
| Wheel bearing damage inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect wheel bearings for damage. |
| Drive chain lubrication condition inspection | Every 600 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain lubrication condition; service more often in severe conditions. |
| Drive chain slack inspection | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain slack; service more often in severe conditions. |
| Brake system inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake system (brake hose/pipe leaks, damage, and installation condition). |
| Brake operation inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake operation for effectiveness, play, and no drag. |
| Suspension system inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect suspension system operation and oil leaks. |
| Steering play inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect steering play. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Bolts, nuts and fasteners inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 6,000 km) | Easy | Inspect condition of bolts, nuts and fasteners. |
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