Honda CB500X (2013–2021) vs Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB500X (2013–2021)PC46 Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)VN08
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 n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB500X (2013–2021) or the Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)?

Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.