Honda NX500 (2024–2026) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda NX500 (2024–2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda NX500 (2024–2026)PC72 Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025–2027)RNA7
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda NX500 (2024–2026) or the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025–2027)?

Honda NX500 (2024–2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.