Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015) vs Honda NM4 (2015–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda NM4 (2015–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015)AF70	Honda NM4 (2015–2021)RC81
Oil change	2,500 mi	n/a
Valve service	2,500 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	5,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	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 Metropolitan (2013–2015) or the Honda NM4 (2015–2021)?

Honda NM4 (2015–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.