Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs Triumph Speed Triple (2018–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Speed Triple (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86	Triumph Speed Triple (2018–2020)N51P
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	12,000 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
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 Triumph Speed Triple (2018–2020)?

Triumph Speed Triple (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.