Honda CBR500R (2025–2026) vs Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR500R (2025–2026)PC70	Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015)AF70
Oil change	8,000 mi	2,500 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	2,500 mi
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 (2025–2026) or the Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015)?

Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.