Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs Honda Gold Wing Tour (2018–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Gold Wing Tour (2018–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86	Honda Gold Wing Tour (2018–2027)SC79
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
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 Gold Wing Tour (2018–2027)?

Honda Gold Wing Tour (2018–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.