Kawasaki Z650 2022 Maintenance Schedule
The 2022 Kawasaki Z650 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for brake fluid, general maintenance, spark plugs, oil, tires, air filter, coolant, drive chain maintenance and valve clearance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
649ccEngine size
38Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Kawasaki Motors Official Owner Center (Service Manual) (this document covers model years 2020–2022): kawasaki.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| 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. |
| Brake operation check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake effectiveness, play, no drag. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake pad wear. |
| Air cleaner element clean | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months | Easy | Clean air cleaner element (more frequently in severe/dusty conditions). |
| Coolant level check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check coolant level. |
| 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 system check | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Check overall brake system. |
| 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. |
| Lubrication of rear suspension | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Lubricate rear suspension linkage. |
| 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 | Easy | Check tightness of chassis bolts, nuts, and fasteners. |
| 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 play, smooth return, no drag. |
| Engine vacuum synchronization check | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Check/synchronize engine vacuum. |
| 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. |
| 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, water hose and O-ring replacement | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Replace coolant, water hose, and O-ring. |
| 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. |
| Cooling system check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check cooling system for leaks. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 24,000 km · Every 48 months | Advanced | Check and adjust valve clearance. |
| Air suction system check | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Check air suction (secondary air) system. |
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