Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86	Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)EX8A
Oil change	n/a	7,600 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	7,600 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 Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016)?

Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2013–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.