How often does the Honda CB750 Hornet need an oil change?

Every 12,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Expect roughly €155 at a dealer, or the price of oil and a filter if you do it yourself.

What is the valve check interval on the Honda CB750 Hornet?

Every 24,000 km. Budget around 3 hours of workshop labour plus spark plugs when it comes due.

Is the Honda CB750 Hornet cheap to maintain?

It is pricier than average for its class: scheduled servicing works out near €260 per 10,000 km on our model, against a naked average of €225. The full cost table above shows where it goes.

What does the Honda CB750 Hornet cost to run per 10,000 km?

Roughly €1,570 including fuel, scheduled servicing, chain and tyres, using the assumptions published on this page. Ride harder or softer and the tyre line moves first.

Honda CB750 Hornet maintenance

Service schedule, intervals and realistic running costs for the 2025 CB750 Hornet, built from its published service data and the cost assumptions shown further down. A compiled guide like this supplements the owner's manual; it never replaces it.

12,000 km
oil service: 24,000 km
valve check: 2 years
warranty: €1,570
est. per 10,000 km

What is due next on yours?

Odometer reading (km)

Distance-based schedule

One row per oil-service milestone. Bold rows are the bigger visits.

Distance-based maintenance schedule for the Honda CB750 Hornet
Odometer	Work due
12,000 km	Engine oil and filter Chain wear and tension check
24,000 km	Engine oil and filter Chain wear and tension check Air filter Valve clearance check Spark plug Chain and sprocket kit (expect replacement)
36,000 km	Engine oil and filter Chain wear and tension check
48,000 km	Engine oil and filter Chain wear and tension check Air filter Valve clearance check Spark plug Chain and sprocket kit (expect replacement) Fork oil service

By calendar, not odometer

Time-based maintenance items for the Honda CB750 Hornet
Engine oil and filter	every 12 months if the distance interval is not reached
Brake fluid	every 2 years
Coolant	every 3 years
Fork oil	every 40,000 km
Battery	load test yearly; typical life 4 to 5 years

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What it costs per 10,000 km

Estimated running costs per 10,000 km for the Honda CB750 Hornet
Fuel4.3 L/100 km at 1.85 EUR/L	€795
Oil servicesevery 12,000 km, ~2.5 L oil plus filter and 1 h labour	€130
Valve checksevery 24,000 km, ~3 h labour plus plugs	€130
Chain and sprocketskit roughly every 24,000 km	€115
Tyresnaked rubber, ~8,000 km a set	€400
Total, estimated	€1,570

Assumptions: workshop labour €95/hour, fuel 1.85 EUR/L, oil €18/L, chain kit €180 fitted, naked tyres €320 a set lasting about 8,000 km. DIY servicing removes the labour lines entirely. Your prices will differ; the ratios mostly will not.

What CB750 Hornet owners actually watch

Honda's Unicam head keeps valve checks simpler than most twins; 24,000 km intervals at sane labour hours.
The budget shock fades before anything mechanical complains; treat it as a wear item if you ride hard.
Dealer coverage is the best of any brand here, which matters when you actually need warranty work.

Frequently asked

How often does the Honda CB750 Hornet need an oil change?: Every 12,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Expect roughly €155 at a dealer, or the price of oil and a filter if you do it yourself.
What is the valve check interval on the Honda CB750 Hornet?: Every 24,000 km. Budget around 3 hours of workshop labour plus spark plugs when it comes due.
Is the Honda CB750 Hornet cheap to maintain?: It is pricier than average for its class: scheduled servicing works out near €260 per 10,000 km on our model, against a naked average of €225. The full cost table above shows where it goes.
What does the Honda CB750 Hornet cost to run per 10,000 km?: Roughly €1,570 including fuel, scheduled servicing, chain and tyres, using the assumptions published on this page. Ride harder or softer and the tyre line moves first.

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