Honda CBR500R (2023–2024) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Honda CBR500R (2023–2024)PC44	Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)RN10
Oil change	n/a	4,000 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	600 mi	600 mi
Brake fluid	24 mo	6 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR500R (2023–2024) or the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)?

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