Kawasaki Ninja 125 2020 Maintenance Schedule
The 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 125 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, coolant, valve clearance, oil, tires, drive chain maintenance, brake fluid, spark plugs and air filter. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
125ccEngine size
35Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Kawasaki EU KTIVS Manuals Portal (pws.ktivs.net) (this document covers model years 2019–2020): pws.ktivs.net
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throttle control system check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect throttle control system play, smooth return, no drag. |
| Fuel hose replacement | Replace every 60 months | Moderate | Replace fuel hose(s). |
| Coolant level check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect coolant level. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearances. |
| Air suction valve system check | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect air suction (secondary air) valve system. |
| Engine oil and oil filter change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Drain and replace engine oil and oil filter. |
| Tire air pressure check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect and adjust tire air pressure. |
| Wheel and tire check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect wheel and tire condition. |
| Drive chain lubrication condition check | Every 600 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain lubrication condition. |
| Drive chain slack check | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect and adjust drive chain slack. |
| Drive chain wear check | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain for wear/stretch. |
| Drive chain guide wear check | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain guide for wear. |
| Brake system check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect front and rear brake system. |
| Brake operation check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake effectiveness, play, no drag. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect front and rear brake fluid reservoir level. |
| Brake fluid change | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace front and rear brake fluid. |
| Brake master cylinder and caliper rubber parts replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Advanced | Replace rubber parts of brake master cylinder and caliper. |
| Brake light switch operation check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect front and rear brake light switch operation. |
| Suspension system check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect front and rear suspension. |
| Rear suspension lubrication | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Lubricate rear suspension linkage. |
| Steering play check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect steering play. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Replace every 12,000 km | Easy | Replace spark plug. |
| Chassis parts lubrication | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate chassis parts. |
| Nut, bolt, and fastener tightness check | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect condition of bolts, nuts and fasteners. |
| Wheel bearing damage check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect wheel bearings for damage. |
| Electrical system check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect electrical system. |
| Brake hose replacement | Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Replace front and rear brake hoses. |
| Fuel system check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel system for leaks and proper operation. |
| Clutch operation check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect clutch play, engagement and disengagement. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect front and rear brake pads for wear. |
| Steering stem bearing lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Lubricate steering stem bearing. |
| Air cleaner element inspection | Every 12,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Inspect air cleaner element (dealer); dealer-replace regardless of mileage once the time interval elapses. |
| Idle speed check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect and adjust idle speed. |
| Cooling system check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect cooling system for leaks and proper operation. |
| Coolant, water hose and O-ring replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Replace coolant, water hose and O-ring. |
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Easy: basic tools, straightforward Easy–Moderate: varies by task — somewhere between the two Moderate: some mechanical know-how helps Advanced: specialized tools/skill, still DIY-doable Expert: significant experience required Professional: dealer or shop recommended
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