Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) vs Honda Ruckus (2003–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Ruckus (2003–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)MD38	Honda Ruckus (2003–2025)AF58
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	5,000 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 Ruckus (2003–2025)?

Honda Ruckus (2003–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.