Honda CB1100 (2016–2018) vs Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CB1100 (2016–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB1100 (2016–2018)SC65 Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)RN59
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 8,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi 600 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB1100 (2016–2018) or the Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)?

Honda CB1100 (2016–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.