Honda NX500 (2024–2026) vs Yamaha YZF600R (2006–2007)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha YZF600R (2006–2007) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda NX500 (2024–2026)PC72	Yamaha YZF600R (2006–2007)RJ10
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	26,600 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	600 mi	600 mi
Brake fluid	n/a	6 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda NX500 (2024–2026) or the Yamaha YZF600R (2006–2007)?

Yamaha YZF600R (2006–2007) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.