Kawasaki Ninja 300 2016 Maintenance Schedule
The 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 300 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, coolant, general maintenance, tires, brake fluid, spark plugs, air filter, drive chain maintenance and valve clearance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
296ccEngine size
35Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Kawasaki Motors Official Owner Center (Service Manual) (this document covers model years 2013–2017): kawasaki.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil and engine oil filter. |
| Cooling system inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect cooling system for leaks and correct operation. |
| Air suction system inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect air suction (secondary air) system. |
| Wheels and tires inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect wheels and tires for damage and wear. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace brake fluid, front and rear. |
| Suspension system inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect front fork and rear shock absorber operation. |
| Spark plugs replacement | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Chassis parts lubrication | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate chassis parts (pivots, levers, stands). |
| Air cleaner element replacement | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months | Easy | Replace air cleaner element. |
| Drive chain slack inspection | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect and adjust drive chain slack. |
| Idle speed inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect and adjust idle speed. |
| Fuel hose replacement | Every 60 months | Moderate | Replace fuel hose. |
| Throttle control system inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect throttle control system play, smooth return, no drag. |
| Engine vacuum synchronization | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Synchronize throttle body vacuum readings across cylinders. |
| Fuel system inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel system for leaks and proper operation. |
| Evaporative emission control system inspection | Every 6,000 km | Moderate | Inspect evaporative emission control system. |
| Coolant level inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect coolant level. |
| Coolant replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace coolant, water hoses, and O-rings. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearances. |
| Clutch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect clutch play, engagement, and disengagement. |
| Tire air pressure inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect and adjust 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 and lubricate drive chain condition. |
| Drive chain wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain for wear. |
| Drive chain guide wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain guide for wear. |
| Brake system inspection | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect overall brake system condition. |
| Brake fluid level inspection | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect brake fluid level, front and rear. |
| Brake hose & master cylinder 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 (first at 12,000 km) | Easy | Inspect brake pads for wear. |
| Brake light switch operation inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake light switch operation. |
| Rear suspension lubrication | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Lubricate rear suspension linkage. |
| Steering play inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect steering play. |
| Steering stem bearings lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Lubricate steering stem bearings. |
| Electrical system inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect electrical system. |
| Bolts, nuts, and fasteners inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect condition of bolts, nuts, and fasteners. |
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