Honda Ruckus (2003–2025) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2015–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Ruckus (2003–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda Ruckus (2003–2025)AF58 Yamaha YZF-R1 (2015–2019)RN39
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 5,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Ruckus (2003–2025) or the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2015–2019)?

Honda Ruckus (2003–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.