Honda CBR650R (2025–2026) vs Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CBR650R (2025–2026)RH15 Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)VM01
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 4,000 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR650R (2025–2026) or the Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)?

Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.