Honda NT1100 (2025–2027) vs Honda XR650L (1993–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda NT1100 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda NT1100 (2025–2027)SC90	Honda XR650L (1993–2025)RD06
Oil change	n/a	2,000 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	n/a
Chain	600 mi	500 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 NT1100 (2025–2027) or the Honda XR650L (1993–2025)?

Honda NT1100 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.