Ducati Monster (2019–2027) vs Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Ducati Monster (2019–2027)	Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)PC44
Oil change	9,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	27,000 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	27,000 mi	16,000 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Monster (2019–2027) or the Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)?

Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.