Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015) vs Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (2007–2014)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015)SC74	Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (2007–2014)RC53
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	24 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015) or the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (2007–2014)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.