Honda Shadow Phantom 750 (2010–2025) vs Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Shadow Phantom 750 (2010–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda Shadow Phantom 750 (2010–2025)RC53 Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)RJ16
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 8,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a 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 Shadow Phantom 750 (2010–2025) or the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)?

Honda Shadow Phantom 750 (2010–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.