Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015) vs Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015)SC74	Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)DG24
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	300 mi
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	24 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015) or the Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)?

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