Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015) vs Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015)SC74 Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)RN59
Oil change 8,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant 24 mo 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015) or the Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)?

Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.