Honda CRF450R (2017–2024) vs Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Honda CRF450R (2017–2024)PE07 Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)RN59
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant 24 mo 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF450R (2017–2024) or the Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.