Honda CBR500R (2023–2024) vs Honda Ruckus (2003–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Ruckus (2003–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR500R (2023–2024)PC44	Honda Ruckus (2003–2025)AF58
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	5,000 mi
Chain	600 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR500R (2023–2024) or the Honda Ruckus (2003–2025)?

Honda Ruckus (2003–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.