Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs KTM 1090 Adventure (2018–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM 1090 Adventure (2018–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86	KTM 1090 Adventure (2018–2027)
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	18,600 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	18,600 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 KTM 1090 Adventure (2018–2027)?

KTM 1090 Adventure (2018–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.