Honda CB750 Hornet maintenance and service intervals
The full service schedule for the 2025 CB750 Hornet: oil change interval, valve checks, first service and realistic costs, built from its published service data and the 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?
Service intervals
One row per oil-service milestone. Bold rows are the bigger visits.
| Odometer | Work due |
|---|---|
| 12,000 km |
|
| 24,000 km |
|
| 36,000 km |
|
| 48,000 km |
|
First service at 1,000 km
The first service matters more than any visit after it: it drains the oil that carried the metal particles of engine break-in. Booked at a dealer it runs about €155, and skipping or stretching it is the cheapest way to buy an expensive problem. Here is what the workshop does:
- Engine oil and filter change
- Chain tension and lubrication
- Brake, throttle and clutch operation check
- Fastener torque check and fluid levels
By calendar, not odometer
| 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 |
What each service costs
Dealer estimates from the labour and parts assumptions below. DIY removes the labour line entirely.
| First service1,000 kmBreak-in oil and filter change plus the full checklist; flushes out running-in metal | ~€155 |
|---|---|
| Routine serviceevery 12,000 km or 12 monthsOil and filter, ~2.5 L, chain and brake checks, 1 h labour | ~€155 |
| Valve check serviceevery 24,000 kmRoutine service plus 3 h of valve work and new spark plugs | ~€465 |
What it costs per 10,000 km
| 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. Oil quantity is estimated from displacement. DIY servicing removes the labour lines entirely. Your prices will differ; the ratios mostly will not.
Oil, plugs, chain and tyres
The consumables card: what the CB750 Hornet takes, for the parts counter or the shopping basket.
| Oil specification | 10W-30, JASO MA |
|---|---|
| Oil change interval | every 12,000 km or 12 months |
| Spark plug replacement | every 48,000 km |
| Valve actuation | Unicam: shim intake, screw-adjuster exhaust |
| Drive chain | 525 pitch |
| Tyre sizes | 120/70-17 front, 160/60-17 rear |
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
- When is the first service on the Honda CB750 Hornet?
- At 1,000 km. It is mostly an oil and filter change plus a full checklist, and it matters more than any later visit: it flushes out the metal particles from engine break-in. Expect around €155 at a dealer.
- 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 €235. 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.