BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023) vs Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023)0E43	Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	n/a	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	16,000 mi
Chain	n/a	600 mi
Brake fluid	24 mo	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023) or the Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)?

BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.