Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) vs Yamaha YZF-R1M (2025–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025)SC86 Yamaha YZF-R1M (2025–2027)RNA8
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 8,000 mi
Chain 600 mi 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) or the Yamaha YZF-R1M (2025–2027)?

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