Honda CRF450L vs Suzuki VL800

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki VL800 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CRF450L Suzuki VL800
Oil change 600 mi 11,000 mi
Valve service 1,800 mi 7,000 mi
Spark plugs 1,800 mi 7,000 mi
Chain 300 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant 12 mo 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF450L or the Suzuki VL800?

Suzuki VL800 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.