Honda CBR500R (2013–2021) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2015–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Honda CBR500R (2013–2021)PC44	Yamaha YZF-R1 (2015–2019)RN39
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	26,600 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	500 mi
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 YZF-R1 (2015–2019)?

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