Honda CB

Clutch fluid capacity & service interval

Honda CB clutch fluid capacity ranges between min and max. Service intervals include 6000 km/6 months, 18000 km/18 months, 20000 km/24 months, and 24 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
CB 1000R E5, SC80 (2021- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
CB 1000R, SC80 (2018-2020)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
CB 1000R (2008-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 18000 km/ 18 months
CB 1000RA (2008-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 18000 km/ 18 months
CB 1300/A/S/SA (2005-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 6000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 18000 km/ 18 months
CB 750SC Nighthawk (1982-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 20000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • Clutch fluid level for all listed Honda CB models with hydraulic clutch systems is maintained between the reservoir's minimum and maximum marks rather than specified as a fixed volume. This approach reflects a sealed hydraulic system where fluid is not consumed under normal operation, making level-band maintenance the standard service method.
  • The Honda CB 1300/A/S/SA (2005-2014) is the only configuration in the listed specifications that includes a dedicated intermediate check interval alongside a full change interval. Under normal use conditions, a level check is due at 6,000 km or 6 months, while a full fluid change is due at 18,000 km or 18 months.
  • The CB 1000R (2008-2018) and CB 1000RA (2008-2018) share identical service intervals under normal use conditions: a fluid change at 18,000 km or 18 months, whichever comes first. The CB 1000RA designation indicates the ABS-equipped variant, yet the clutch fluid service schedule remains the same as the non-ABS model.
  • The CB 1000R, SC80 (2018-2020) and CB 1000R E5, SC80 (2021- ) both specify a 24-month change interval with no distance-based trigger listed. Compared to the earlier CB 1000R (2008-2018), the distance-based threshold of 18,000 km was dropped entirely in favor of a time-only interval.
  • The CB 750SC Nighthawk (1982-1985) carries the longest distance-based change interval among the listed models at 20,000 km, paired with a 24-month time interval. Despite being the oldest model in the dataset, the Nighthawk's change interval exceeds that of the CB 1000R (2008-2018) by 2,000 km.
  • The shift from a dual distance-and-time interval on the CB 1000R (2008-2018) to a time-only interval on the SC80-generation models reflects a change in how Honda structured clutch fluid maintenance for the CB 1000R platform across generations. The SC80 models specify 24 months with no accompanying kilometer threshold.

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