Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86	KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027)
Oil change	n/a	9,300 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	600 mi	9,300 mi
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

See the full maintenance matrix

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) or the KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027)?

KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.