Honda CBR500R (2025–2026) vs KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR500R (2025–2026)PC70	KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027)
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	18,600 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	18,600 mi
Chain	600 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

See the full maintenance matrix

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR500R (2025–2026) or the KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027)?

KTM Super Duke R (2015–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.