Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) vs Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)PC44 Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)MD38
Oil change n/a 8,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi 32,000 mi
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) or the Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)?

Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.