Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) vs Suzuki GW250 (2013–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki GW250 (2013–2022) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR650F (2012–2018)RC74	Suzuki GW250 (2013–2022)GJ55
Oil change	n/a	3,000 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	600 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) or the Suzuki GW250 (2013–2022)?

Suzuki GW250 (2013–2022) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.