Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs Honda CTX700N (2014–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CTX700N (2014–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86	Honda CTX700N (2014–2018)RC68
Oil change	n/a	8,000 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	32,000 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 CTX700N (2014–2018)?

Honda CTX700N (2014–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.