Repair cost reference
Parts, labour, dealer price and DIY time for the eight jobs riders pay for most, across 190+ motorcycles and 16 countries. Reference figures updated 2026-08-01.
Mid-size bike, US independent-shop rates. Pick your bike inside each job for exact figures.
| Job | Shop labour | DIY parts | Shop total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pad replacement0.8 h · Easy | $76 | $68 | $145 |
| Chain and sprocket kit replacement1.5 h · Moderate | $145 | $210 | $355 |
| Front and rear tire replacement1 h · Advanced | $95 | $365 | $460 |
| Oil and filter service0.7 h · Easy | $67 | $80 | $145 |
| Fork seal and oil replacement2.5 h · Advanced | $240 | $125 | $365 |
| Slip-on exhaust fitting1 h · Moderate | $95 | $385 | $480 |
| Battery replacement0.5 h · Easy | $48 | $130 | $180 |
| Fairing panel replacement3 h · Moderate | $285 | $500 | $785 |
Every job costed for your exact model.
Honda CBR600RR
Sport · brake pads from $68
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Sport · brake pads from $68
Suzuki GSX-R600
Sport · brake pads from $68
Yamaha YZF-R1
Sport · brake pads from $68
Harley-Davidson Sportster 883
Cruiser · brake pads from $65
KTM 390 Duke
Naked · brake pads from $59
BMW S 1000 RR
Sport · brake pads from $68
Ducati Panigale V4
Sport · brake pads from $68
Triumph Street Triple
Naked · brake pads from $59
Indian Scout
Cruiser · brake pads from $65
Aprilia RS 660
Sport · brake pads from $68
Royal Enfield Classic 350
Classic · brake pads from $54
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
Scrambler · brake pads from $59
Benelli TRK 502
Adventure · brake pads from $71
CFMoto 650NK
Naked · brake pads from $59
Moto Guzzi V7
Classic · brake pads from $54
MV Agusta F3 800
Sport · brake pads from $68
Bajaj Pulsar NS200
Naked · brake pads from $59
Beta RR 300
Dirt · brake pads from $50
Can-Am Ryker
Three-Wheel · brake pads from $59
GasGas EC 300
Dirt · brake pads from $50
Hero Xpulse 200
Adventure · brake pads from $71
Kymco AK 550
Scooter · brake pads from $45
Piaggio Beverly 300
Scooter · brake pads from $45
| Part figures | Reference retail prices for quality aftermarket parts, widened for budget and premium equivalents |
|---|---|
| Labour | Flat-rate hours per job x local independent and dealer hourly rates |
| Countries | 16, with dedicated pages for the US, UK, Germany, France, UAE and India |
| Tax | Excluded — add local VAT, GST or sales tax |
| Updated | 2026-08-01 |
| Licence | CC BY 4.0 — cite MotoGeneration |
Each figure combines a reference part price for the job's category, the consumables the job always needs, and flat-rate labour hours multiplied by the local independent or dealer hourly rate. Part cost is scaled by bike class, because a litre touring bike consumes more expensive parts than a 300cc commuter for the same job.
On labour, yes — dealer rates typically run 40-60% above an independent motorcycle workshop. The bigger gap comes from parts, because dealers fit OEM where an independent will quote quality aftermarket.
On easy jobs like pads, oil and batteries you save the whole labour charge, which is often more than the parts cost. On tires and fork seals the tooling makes DIY marginal unless you already own it.
No. They are pre-tax planning figures in the local currency. Add your local VAT, GST or sales tax to the totals.