Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) vs Honda Grom (2014–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)PC44	Honda Grom (2014–2017)JC61
Oil change	n/a	2,500 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	2,500 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	300 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 Grom (2014–2017)?

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