Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) vs Yamaha FZ-09 (2014–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CBR650F (2012–2018)RC74 Yamaha FZ-09 (2014–2016)RN33
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi 8,000 mi
Chain 600 mi 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) or the Yamaha FZ-09 (2014–2016)?

Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.