Honda CBR250R vs Yamaha MT-09

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha MT-09 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CBR250R Yamaha MT-09
Oil change 8,000 mi 8,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 12,000 mi
Chain 500 mi 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR250R or the Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.