Honda CB650F (2018) vs Honda XR650L (1993–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CB650F (2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB650F (2018)RC75	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	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB650F (2018) or the Honda XR650L (1993–2025)?

Honda CB650F (2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.