Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86	Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023)EREM
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	600 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	24 mo
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 Z650RS (2022–2023)?

Kawasaki Z650RS (2022–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.