Honda CBR650R (2025–2026) vs Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CBR650R (2025–2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CBR650R (2025–2026)RH15 Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)RJ16
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi 500 mi
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 YZF-R6 (2008–2016)?

Honda CBR650R (2025–2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.