Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) vs Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025)SC86	Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)MD38
Oil change	n/a	8,000 mi
Valve service	n/a	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	32,000 mi
Chain	600 mi	500 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 CRF250L (2013–2016)?

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