Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) vs Yamaha XMAX 300 (2023–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha XMAX 300 (2023–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)MD38	Yamaha XMAX 300 (2023–2024)SH22
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	12,000 mi
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	12,000 mi
Chain	500 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) or the Yamaha XMAX 300 (2023–2024)?

Yamaha XMAX 300 (2023–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.