Honda CB650R (2025–2026) vs Yamaha YZF-R3 (2021–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha YZF-R3 (2021–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB650R (2025–2026)RH16 Yamaha YZF-R3 (2021–2024)RH18
Oil change 8,000 mi n/a
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB650R (2025–2026) or the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2021–2024)?

Yamaha YZF-R3 (2021–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.