Kawasaki W800 2021 Maintenance Schedule
The 2021 Kawasaki W800 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for air filter, general maintenance, oil, tires, brake fluid, spark plugs, valve clearance and drive chain maintenance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
773ccEngine size
36Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Kawasaki Motors Official Owner Center (Service Manual) (this document covers model years 2019–2021): kawasaki.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air cleaner element clean | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months | Easy | Clean air cleaner element (more frequently in severe/dusty conditions). |
| Fuel system check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check fuel system for leaks/proper operation. |
| Lubrication of rear suspension | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Lubricate rear suspension linkage. |
| Idle speed check | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Check and adjust idle speed. |
| Fuel hose replacement | Every 60 months | Moderate | Replace fuel hose. |
| Clutch operation check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check clutch play, engagement, disengagement. |
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil and oil filter. |
| Tire air pressure check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire air pressure when cold. |
| Wheel and tire check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check wheel and tire condition/wear. |
| Wheel bearing damage check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check wheel bearings for damage. |
| Spoke tightness and rim runout check | Every 6,000 km (first at 12,000 km) | Moderate | Check spoke tightness and wheel rim runout. |
| Brake system check | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Check overall brake system. |
| Brake operation check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake effectiveness, play, no drag. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front and rear brake fluid level. |
| Brake hose replacement | Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hoses. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake pad wear. |
| Brake light switch operation check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake light switch operation. |
| Suspension system check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front and rear suspension operation. |
| Steering play check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check steering play/looseness. |
| Steering stem bearing lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Lubricate steering stem bearing. |
| Electrical system check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check electrical system operation. |
| Chassis parts lubrication | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate chassis parts, pivots, and cables. |
| Bolts, nuts, and fasteners tightness check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check tightness of chassis bolts, nuts, and fasteners. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Throttle control system check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check throttle control system play, smooth return, no drag. |
| Engine vacuum synchronization check | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Check/synchronize engine vacuum. |
| Fuel filter replacement | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Replace fuel filter. |
| Evaporative emission control system check | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Check evaporative emission control system (California models). |
| Valve clearance check | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Check and adjust valve clearance. |
| Air suction system check | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Check air suction (secondary air) system. |
| Drive chain lubrication condition check | Every 600 km | Easy | Check drive chain lubrication condition. |
| Drive chain slack check | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Check and adjust drive chain slack. |
| Drive chain wear check | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Check drive chain for wear. |
| Drive chain guide wear check | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Check drive chain guide for wear. |
| Brake fluid change | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace front and rear brake fluid. |
| Rubber parts of brake master cylinder and caliper replacement | Every 48 months | Advanced | Replace rubber seals/dust seals of brake master cylinder and caliper. |
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