Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) vs Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2002–2005)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2002–2005) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025)SC86 Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2002–2005)
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) or the Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2002–2005)?

Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2002–2005) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.