Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) vs Honda CRF300L (2021–2026)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)PC44	Honda CRF300L (2021–2026)ND16
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	32,000 mi
Chain	n/a	600 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 CBR500R (2013–2021) or the Honda CRF300L (2021–2026)?

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