Honda CBR650R (2025–2026) vs KTM LC8 Adventure (2015–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM LC8 Adventure (2015–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR650R (2025–2026)RH15	KTM LC8 Adventure (2015–2017)
Oil change	n/a	9,300 mi
Valve service	n/a	18,600 mi
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	18,600 mi
Chain	600 mi	9,300 mi
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

See the full maintenance matrix

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR650R (2025–2026) or the KTM LC8 Adventure (2015–2017)?

KTM LC8 Adventure (2015–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.