Explain this to me. Motorcycle service intervals.

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Why does a Honda CBX 250 have a service interval of 3000 km when a Honda E-Storm 125 has a service interval of 4000 km?

Would logic not dictate that the larger displacement engine and larger price tag warrant a less frequent service interval?

Even Motomia's cheap Chinese 150 rip off claims service every 4000 km.

Even Honda's 125cc scooters have 4000 km service intervals.

At a genuine loss here.
 
I think the service interval is based on price. More you pay, the more often they can rip you for a service. You do want to keep the warranty on your expensive bike don't you.

Also bigger engine, more impurities in the oil ?? Spark plugs burn out quicker ?

A service does not touch the engine, it's oil filter and sparkies. The more hard work those components do the more they fail, so more power more fail.
 
I phoned a Honda dealership and the guy was like '... I don't know, I'll take your details and get x to phone you with the answers'
 
If I would have to guess, I would say its because the CBX is a DOHC which means more moving parts, slightly higher performance / stress on engine internal components. The E-storm looks like a SOHC straightforward engine with 2 valves. The CBX has more valves, more gears, so all in all just more mechanical wear.
 
For the same reason that 10K service intervals on cars all of a sudden jump to 20k as soon as maintenance plans are involved.
 
McSack said:
For the same reason that 10K service intervals on cars all of a sudden jump to 20k as soon as maintenance plans are involved.
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I love your signature.

Still waiting for a phone call. I could phone and be a hassle, but really I'm not that type of person and it's not going to benefit me.
 
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