Harley-Davidson Iron 1200 (2020–2021) vs Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Harley-Davidson Iron 1200 (2020–2021) Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 16,000 mi
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Iron 1200 (2020–2021) or the Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.