Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.
| 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 5 days agoHonda 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.
Specs
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Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Honda CBR500R?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Honda CBR500R (2013–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Honda CBR500R?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Honda CBR500R (2013–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Honda CBR500R?
Service every 12 months for the Honda CBR500R (2013–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Honda CBR500R?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Honda CBR500R (2013–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).