Honda CBR250R vs Suzuki VL800

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki VL800 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CBR250R Suzuki VL800
Oil change 8,000 mi 11,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 7,000 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 7,000 mi
Chain 500 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR250R or the Suzuki VL800?

Suzuki VL800 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.