Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) vs KTM 690 SMC (2019–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)PC44	KTM 690 SMC (2019–2027)
Oil change	n/a	9,321 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	18,641 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	18,641 mi
Chain	n/a	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 CBR500R (2013–2021) or the KTM 690 SMC (2019–2027)?

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