Honda CB650F (2018) vs Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CB650F (2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB650F (2018)RC75	Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)DG24
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	600 mi	300 mi
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB650F (2018) or the Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)?

Honda CB650F (2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.