Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) vs Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Niken (2019–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)MD38 Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)RN59
Oil change 8,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi n/a
Chain 500 mi 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) or the Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)?

Yamaha Niken (2019–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.