Honda CBR1000RR (2017–2027) vs Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CBR1000RR (2017–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CBR1000RR (2017–2027)SC77 Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)VM01
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 4,000 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR1000RR (2017–2027) or the Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)?

Honda CBR1000RR (2017–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.