Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) vs Honda CB500X (2013–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025)SC86	Honda CB500X (2013–2021)PC46
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	n/a	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	16,000 mi
Chain	600 mi	600 mi
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) or the Honda CB500X (2013–2021)?

Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.