Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86	Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)EREG
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	15,200 mi
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 Z650 (2018–2019)?

Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.