Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) vs Triumph Thruxton (2018–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Thruxton (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027)SC86 Triumph Thruxton (2018–2019)D21H
Oil change n/a 10,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 20,000 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi 20,000 mi
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB500 Hornet (2026–2027) or the Triumph Thruxton (2018–2019)?

Triumph Thruxton (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.