Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2013 Maintenance Schedule
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for coolant, general maintenance, drive chain maintenance, tires, oil, brake fluid, valve clearance, air filter and spark plugs. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
998ccEngine size
52Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Kawasaki Motors Official Owner Center (Service Manual) (this document covers model years 2011–2015): kawasaki.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiator hose installation inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect radiator hose installation/routing condition. |
| Evaporative emission control system function test | Every 6,000 km | Moderate | Function-test the evaporative emission control system (California models only). |
| Air suction system damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect air suction (secondary air) system for damage. |
| Clutch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect clutch play, engagement, and disengagement. |
| Drive chain lubrication | Every 600 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain lubrication condition and lube as needed. |
| Drive chain slack inspection | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect and adjust drive chain slack. |
| 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. |
| Tire pressure inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect tire air pressure. |
| Wheel and tire damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect wheels and tires for damage. |
| Tire tread wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect tire tread for wear and abnormal wear patterns. |
| Wheel bearing damage inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect wheel bearings for damage. |
| Brake hose damage inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake hoses for damage. |
| Brake pad wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake pads for wear. |
| Brake operation inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake effectiveness, play, and drag. |
| Brake light switch inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect brake light switch operation. |
| Front fork and rear shock operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect front fork and rear shock absorber damping and smooth stroke. |
| Front fork and rear shock oil leak inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect front fork and rear shock absorber for oil leaks. |
| Rocker arm inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect rear suspension rocker arm operation. |
| Tie rod inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect rear suspension tie rod operation. |
| Steering play inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect steering for play. |
| Steering stem bearing lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Lubricate steering stem bearings. |
| Steering damper oil leak inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect the electronic steering damper for oil leaks. |
| Lights and switches inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect lights and switches operation. |
| Headlight aiming inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect headlight beam aim. |
| Side stand switch inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect side stand switch operation. |
| Engine stop switch inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect engine stop switch operation. |
| Chassis parts lubrication | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate chassis parts (pivots, cables, stands). |
| General bolt and nut tightness inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect tightness of chassis bolts and nuts. |
| Engine oil change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil. |
| Oil filter replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil filter. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace front and rear brake fluid. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Inspect intake/exhaust valve clearances. |
| Air filter element replacement | Every 18,000 km | Easy | Replace air cleaner element. |
| Fuel hose damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hoses for damage. |
| Idle speed inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect and adjust idle speed. |
| Fuel leak inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect fuel hose and pipe for leaks. |
| Fuel hose installation inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hose installation/routing condition. |
| Coolant level inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect engine coolant level. |
| Coolant leak inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect cooling system for coolant leaks. |
| Radiator hose damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect radiator hoses for damage. |
| Brake fluid leak inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake system for fluid leaks. |
| Fuel hose replacement | Every 60 months | Moderate | Replace fuel hoses. |
| Coolant replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace engine coolant. |
| Radiator hose and O-ring replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Replace radiator hoses and O-rings. |
| Brake hose replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hoses. |
| Brake master cylinder and caliper rubber parts replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace rubber parts of brake master cylinder and caliper. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km · Replace every 48,000 km | Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| 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 | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Synchronize throttle body vacuum readings across cylinders. |
| Brake hose installation inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake hose installation/routing condition. |
| Brake fluid level inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect brake fluid level. |
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