Honda CB500X (2013–2021) vs Honda XR650L (1993–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CB500X (2013–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB500X (2013–2021)PC46	Honda XR650L (1993–2025)RD06
Oil change	n/a	2,000 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	600 mi	500 mi
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB500X (2013–2021) or the Honda XR650L (1993–2025)?

Honda CB500X (2013–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.