Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs Honda CB650F (2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86 Honda CB650F (2018)RC75
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Chain 600 mi 600 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) or the Honda CB650F (2018)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.