Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster (2023–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster (2023–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86 Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster (2023–2025)TRAB
Oil change n/a 5,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs 16,000 mi 40,000 mi
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) or the Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster (2023–2025)?

Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster (2023–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.