Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) vs KTM 1190 Adventure R (2015–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)PC44	KTM 1190 Adventure R (2015–2022)
Oil change	n/a	9,300 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	9,300 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 KTM 1190 Adventure R (2015–2022)?

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