Honda CTX700N (2014–2018) vs Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CTX700N (2014–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CTX700N (2014–2018)RC68 Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)RN59
Oil change 8,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CTX700N (2014–2018) or the Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)?

Honda CTX700N (2014–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.