Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) vs KTM 790 Duke (2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM 790 Duke (2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)MD38	KTM 790 Duke (2019)
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	18,600 mi
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	18,600 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 KTM 790 Duke (2019)?

KTM 790 Duke (2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.