Drivetrain · Honda CB500 · Mid-size bike

Honda CB500 motorbike chain and sprocket kit cost

£145 – £315Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 1 – 1.5 hMain dealer £190 – £480Parts £100 – £195Difficulty Experienced DIYer

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€110 – €210€45 – €120€155 – €330€195 – €460
Belgium€110 – €215€45 – €115€155 – €330€190 – €445
SwitzerlandCHF 150 – CHF 285CHF 80 – CHF 205CHF 230 – CHF 485CHF 280 – CHF 650
Germany€110 – €210€55 – €155€165 – €365€210 – €515
Austria€115 – €215€60 – €160€170 – €375€215 – €515
Spain€105 – €205€30 – €90€140 – €290€165 – €385
Italy€110 – €205€30 – €80€135 – €285€165 – €375
Portugal€105 – €205€25 – €70€130 – €270€160 – €365
Netherlands€110 – €215€55 – €140€165 – €355€205 – €480
United Kingdom£100 – £195£45 – £120£145 – £315£190 – £480

What changes the price

On the Honda CB500, labour time is average for its class (mid-size bike), where the range is £145 – £315.

Chain, front and rear sprockets are always replaced together. A new chain on worn teeth wears out within a few thousand kilometres.

Safety-critical part: have the work checked by a professional.

Honda CB500: other repairs

Motorbike oil and filter change£55 – £120Motorbike service£110 – £290Valve clearance check£145 – £715Motorbike front brake pads£60 – £150Motorbike rear brake pads£35 – £90Motorbike tyre pair£235 – £430Motorbike battery£60 – £140Motorbike clutch plates£165 – £435Fork seals£110 – £315Motorbike brake fluid change£30 – £90

Frequently asked questions

How much does a motorbike chain and sprocket kit honda cb500 cost?

At an independent garage, expect £145 to £315, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £190 – £480.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. Honda CB500: 1 – 1.5 h.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.