Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) vs Kawasaki W800 (2020–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki W800 (2020–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025)SC86 Kawasaki W800 (2020–2027)EJCD
Oil change n/a 7,600 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 7,600 mi
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) or the Kawasaki W800 (2020–2027)?

Kawasaki W800 (2020–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.