Honda CBR500R (2007–2021) maintenance schedule & recalls

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual.

Service	Interval
Oil & filter	every 4,000 mi or 6 months
Chain & sprockets	every 600 mi or 3 months
Brakes	every 12 months
Valve adjustment	every 16,000 mi or 24 months
Battery	every 12 months
Spark plugs	every 8,000 mi or 24 months
Fluids/coolant	every 24 months

Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 3 days ago

14V056000 · Engine And Engine Cooling affects 2013

Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 CB500 (FA, F, XA, X) and CBR500 (RA, R) motorcycles. The rocker arm shaft retaining bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly resulting in the bolts loosening during engine operation. A loose bolt will initially result in a slow leak of engine oil, but if not addressed, the bolt can come out of the cylinder head entirely.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rocker arm shaft retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-866-784-1870.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Honda CBR500R (2007–2021)?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Honda CBR500R (2007–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Honda CBR500R (2007–2021)?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Honda CBR500R (2007–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Honda CBR500R (2007–2021)?

Service every 12 months for the Honda CBR500R (2007–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Honda CBR500R (2007–2021)?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Honda CBR500R (2007–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).