Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) vs Yamaha XVS950 (2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB1000R (2018–2023)SC80 Yamaha XVS950 (2023)VN05
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 8,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) or the Yamaha XVS950 (2023)?

Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.