Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) vs KTM Adventure + Adventure R (2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM Adventure + Adventure R (2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)PC44 KTM Adventure + Adventure R (2016)
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi 18,600 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi 18,600 mi
Chain n/a n/a
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 KTM Adventure + Adventure R (2016)?

KTM Adventure + Adventure R (2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.