Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs Kawasaki Voyager XII (1986–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Voyager XII (1986–2003) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86	Kawasaki Voyager XII (1986–2003)ZG9B
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	3,000 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 Kawasaki Voyager XII (1986–2003)?

Kawasaki Voyager XII (1986–2003) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.