Honda CBR500R (2025–2026) vs Suzuki DR-Z400S (2000–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki DR-Z400S (2000–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR500R (2025–2026)PC70	Suzuki DR-Z400S (2000–2025)SK43
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	15,000 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 DR-Z400S (2000–2025)?

Suzuki DR-Z400S (2000–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.