Honda Shadow Aero 750 (2004–2024) vs Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Shadow Aero 750 (2004–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda Shadow Aero 750 (2004–2024)RC50 Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)RN59
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 8,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Shadow Aero 750 (2004–2024) or the Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)?

Honda Shadow Aero 750 (2004–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.