Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) vs Honda XR650L (1993–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR650F (2012–2018)RC74	Honda XR650L (1993–2025)RD06
Oil change	n/a	2,000 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	600 mi	500 mi
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) or the Honda XR650L (1993–2025)?

Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.