Honda CB500X (2013–2021) vs Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CB500X (2013–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB500X (2013–2021)PC46 Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)RN59
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB500X (2013–2021) or the Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)?

Honda CB500X (2013–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.