Honda CBR1000RR (2008–2016) vs KTM LC8 Adventure (2015–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM LC8 Adventure (2015–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR1000RR (2008–2016)SC59	KTM LC8 Adventure (2015–2017)
Oil change	8,000 mi	9,300 mi
Valve service	n/a	18,600 mi
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	18,600 mi
Chain	500 mi	9,300 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 CBR1000RR (2008–2016) or the KTM LC8 Adventure (2015–2017)?

KTM LC8 Adventure (2015–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.