Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) vs KTM RC (2015–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM RC (2015–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)MD38	KTM RC (2015–2027)
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	9,300 mi
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	n/a
Chain	500 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

See the full maintenance matrix

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) or the KTM RC (2015–2027)?

KTM RC (2015–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.