Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) vs Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)MD38	Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026)PC56
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	16,000 mi
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 Rebel 500 (2017–2026)?

Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.