Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) vs Honda CTX700 (2014–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CTX700 (2014–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)MD38	Honda CTX700 (2014–2018)RC69
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	8,000 mi
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	n/a
Chain	500 mi	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 CRF250L (2013–2016) or the Honda CTX700 (2014–2018)?

Honda CTX700 (2014–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.