Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015) vs Yamaha TMAX 500 (2001–2011)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha TMAX 500 (2001–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015)AF70 Yamaha TMAX 500 (2001–2011)SJ07
Oil change 2,500 mi n/a
Valve service 2,500 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 5,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Metropolitan (2013–2015) or the Yamaha TMAX 500 (2001–2011)?

Yamaha TMAX 500 (2001–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.