Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) vs Yamaha WR250R (2008–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025)SC86 Yamaha WR250R (2008–2020)DG21
Oil change n/a 3,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi 300 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) or the Yamaha WR250R (2008–2020)?

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