Honda CBR500R (2025–2026) vs Suzuki Boulevard M109 (2011–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki Boulevard M109 (2011–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR500R (2025–2026)PC70	Suzuki Boulevard M109 (2011–2017)VY55
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	14,500 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
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 Suzuki Boulevard M109 (2011–2017)?

Suzuki Boulevard M109 (2011–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.