Honda CBR500R (2025–2026) vs Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR500R (2025–2026)PC70	Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026)PC56
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	16,000 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 Rebel 500 (2017–2026)?

Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.