Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs Honda NT700V (2007–2011)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda NT700V (2007–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86	Honda NT700V (2007–2011)RC59
Oil change	n/a	8,000 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	8,000 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 NT700V (2007–2011)?

Honda NT700V (2007–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.