Honda CRF450R (2017–2024) vs Yamaha XVS950 (2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	Honda CRF450R (2017–2024)PE07	Yamaha XVS950 (2023)VN05
Oil change	n/a	4,000 mi
Valve service	n/a	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	8,000 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	24 mo
Coolant	24 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF450R (2017–2024) or the Yamaha XVS950 (2023)?

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