Kawasaki Z H2 2020 Maintenance Schedule
The 2020 Kawasaki Z H2 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for valve clearance, general maintenance, brake fluid, air filter, coolant, oil, tires, drive chain maintenance and spark plugs. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
998ccEngine size
45Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Kawasaki Motors Official Owner Center (Service Manual) (this document covers model years 2020–2024): kawasaki.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance check | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Check and adjust valve clearance. |
| Brake system check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check overall brake system. |
| Supercharger oil screen cleaning | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Clean supercharger oil screen. |
| 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 fluid change | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace front and rear brake fluid. |
| Brake hose replacement | Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hoses. |
| Rubber parts of brake master cylinder and caliper replacement | Every 48 months | Advanced | Replace rubber seals/dust seals of brake master cylinder and caliper. |
| 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. |
| Air cleaner element replacement | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Replace air cleaner element (more frequently in severe/dusty conditions). |
| Idle speed check | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Check and adjust idle speed. |
| Throttle control system check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check throttle control system for smooth return. |
| Fuel system check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check fuel system for leaks/proper operation. |
| Fuel filter replacement | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Replace fuel filter. |
| Coolant, water hose and O-ring replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Replace coolant, water hose, and O-ring. |
| Engine vacuum synchronization check | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Check/synchronize engine vacuum. |
| Fuel pump replacement | Every 48,000 km | Advanced | Replace fuel pump. |
| Fuel hose replacement | Every 60 months | Moderate | Replace fuel hose. |
| Evaporative emission control system check | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Check evaporative emission control system (California models). |
| Coolant level check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check coolant level. |
| Cooling system check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check cooling system for leaks. |
| Air suction system check | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Check air suction (secondary air) system. |
| Clutch operation check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check clutch play, engagement, disengagement. |
| Clutch fluid level check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check hydraulic clutch fluid level. |
| Clutch fluid, hose and pipe check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check clutch hydraulic fluid, hose, and pipe for leaks/damage. |
| Clutch fluid change | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace hydraulic clutch fluid. |
| Clutch hose and rubber parts replacement | Every 48 months | Advanced | Replace clutch hose and rubber parts of clutch master/slave cylinder. |
| 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. |
| 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 operation check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake effectiveness, play, no drag. |
| Spark plug inspection | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Inspect spark plugs. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| 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 | Easy | Check tightness of chassis bolts, nuts, and fasteners. |
| Supercharger impeller axial play check | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Check supercharger impeller axial play. |
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