Honda CBR300R (2015–2024) vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (2002–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (2002–2022) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR300R (2015–2024)NC51	Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (2002–2022)VU51
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	14,500 mi
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	n/a
Chain	500 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR300R (2015–2024) or the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (2002–2022)?

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (2002–2022) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.