Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs KTM 790 Duke (2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM 790 Duke (2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86	KTM 790 Duke (2019)
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 790 Duke (2019)?

KTM 790 Duke (2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.