Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) vs Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025)SC86 Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)RN59
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) or the Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)?

Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.