Honda CBR500R (2023–2024) vs Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CBR500R (2023–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CBR500R (2023–2024)PC44 Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)DG19
Oil change n/a 6,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 3,000 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi 6,000 mi
Chain 600 mi 300 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR500R (2023–2024) or the Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)?

Honda CBR500R (2023–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.