Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025)SC86 Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)RN10
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs 32,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi 600 mi
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 YZF-R1 (2002–2003)?

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