Honda CB300F (2015–2018) vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2004–2011)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2004–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB300F (2015–2018)NC52	Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2004–2011)VP54
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	14,500 mi
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	n/a
Chain	500 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB300F (2015–2018) or the Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2004–2011)?

Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2004–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.