Honda CB300F (2015–2018) vs Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB300F (2015–2018)NC52 Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86
Oil change 8,000 mi n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 16,000 mi
Chain 500 mi 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB300F (2015–2018) or the Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)?

Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.