Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015) vs Honda Transalp (2025–2026)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015)AF70	Honda Transalp (2025–2026)RD17
Oil change	2,500 mi	n/a
Valve service	2,500 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	5,000 mi	32,000 mi
Chain	n/a	600 mi
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 Transalp (2025–2026)?

Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.