Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) vs Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025)SC86 Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)DG24
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs 32,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi 300 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) or the Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)?

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