Honda CBR500R (2025–2026) vs Yamaha Riva 125 (1999–2002)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Riva 125 (1999–2002) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR500R (2025–2026)PC70	Yamaha Riva 125 (1999–2002)
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	7,000 mi
Chain	600 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR500R (2025–2026) or the Yamaha Riva 125 (1999–2002)?

Yamaha Riva 125 (1999–2002) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.