Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) vs Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CRF250L (2013–2016)MD38	Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)DG24
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	n/a
Chain	500 mi	300 mi
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) or the Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)?

Honda CRF250L (2013–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.