Honda CB1100 (2016–2018) vs Triumph Thunderbird (2018–2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Honda CB1100 (2016–2018)SC65 Triumph Thunderbird (2018–2023)B03W
Oil change n/a 6,000 mi
Valve service n/a 12,000 mi
Spark plugs 8,000 mi 12,000 mi
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB1100 (2016–2018) or the Triumph Thunderbird (2018–2023)?

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