Honda CRF450L vs Yamaha MT-09

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha MT-09 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CRF450L Yamaha MT-09
Oil change 600 mi 8,000 mi
Valve service 1,800 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 1,800 mi 12,000 mi
Chain 300 mi 600 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant 12 mo 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF450L or the Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.