Honda CBR250R vs Suzuki SV650AL9 / SV650XAL9

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki SV650AL9 / SV650XAL9 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CBR250R Suzuki SV650AL9 / SV650XAL9
Oil change 8,000 mi 11,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 15,000 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 7,000 mi
Chain 500 mi 3,500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 48 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR250R or the Suzuki SV650AL9 / SV650XAL9?

Suzuki SV650AL9 / SV650XAL9 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.