Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) vs Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026)PC56	Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017)VP32
Oil change	n/a	6,000 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	12,000 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) or the Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017)?

Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.