Honda XR650L vs Suzuki SV650AL8

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki SV650AL8 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda XR650L Suzuki SV650AL8
Oil change 8,000 mi 11,000 mi
Valve service 4,000 mi 15,000 mi
Spark plugs 8,000 mi 7,000 mi
Chain 500 mi 3,500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 48 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda XR650L or the Suzuki SV650AL8?

Suzuki SV650AL8 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.