Honda CBR650F vs Suzuki VL800

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki VL800 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CBR650F Suzuki VL800
Oil change 16,000 mi 11,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 7,000 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi 7,000 mi
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant 36 mo 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR650F or the Suzuki VL800?

Suzuki VL800 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.