Honda CBR650R (2019–2024) vs KTM 690 SMC (2019–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CBR650R (2019–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR650R (2019–2024)RH01	KTM 690 SMC (2019–2027)
Oil change	8,000 mi	9,321 mi
Valve service	n/a	18,641 mi
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	18,641 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR650R (2019–2024) or the KTM 690 SMC (2019–2027)?

Honda CBR650R (2019–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.