Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86	Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)PC44
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	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) or the Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)?

Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.