Honda CB500X (2013–2021) vs Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Honda CB500X (2013–2021)PC46 Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020)RH06
Oil change n/a 6,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB500X (2013–2021) or the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020)?

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