Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) vs Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Honda CBR650F (2012–2018)RC74 Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)DG24
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs 16,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi 300 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR650F (2012–2018) or the Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)?

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