Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015) vs Yamaha XVS950 (2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015)SC74 Yamaha XVS950 (2023)VN05
Oil change 8,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi 8,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant 24 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CTX1300 (2014–2015) or the Yamaha XVS950 (2023)?

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