Honda CRF450RL (2020–2027) vs Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CRF450RL (2020–2027)PD11	Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)DG24
Oil change	600 mi	n/a
Valve service	3,600 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	3,600 mi	n/a
Chain	300 mi	300 mi
Brake fluid	4 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CRF450RL (2020–2027) or the Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)?

Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.