Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) vs Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)PC44	Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)VN08
Oil change	n/a	4,000 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) or the Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)?

Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.