Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2007–2008)

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 YZF-R1 (2007–2008)RN20
Oil change	n/a	4,000 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	26,600 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	500 mi
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
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 YZF-R1 (2007–2008)?

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