Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs Honda CBR1000RR (2017–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CBR1000RR (2017–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86 Honda CBR1000RR (2017–2027)SC77
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi 32,000 mi
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) or the Honda CBR1000RR (2017–2027)?

Honda CBR1000RR (2017–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.