Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) vs Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)PC44 Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)VM01
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 4,000 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) or the Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)?

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