Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports (2020–2023) vs Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports (2020–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports (2020–2023)SD10 Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)DG19
Oil change 8,000 mi 6,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 3,000 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 6,000 mi
Chain 600 mi 300 mi
Brake fluid n/a 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports (2020–2023) or the Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)?

Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports (2020–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.