Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) vs Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CBR650F (2012–2018)RC74 Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)VN08
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) or the Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)?

Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.