Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) vs Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB1000R (2018–2023)SC80 Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 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 Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) or the Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)?

Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.