Honda XR150L (2023–2027) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2015–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha YZF-R1 (2015–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda XR150L (2023–2027)KD13	Yamaha YZF-R1 (2015–2019)RN39
Oil change	2,500 mi	n/a
Valve service	2,500 mi	26,600 mi
Spark plugs	5,000 mi	n/a
Chain	500 mi	500 mi
Brake fluid	n/a	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda XR150L (2023–2027) or the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2015–2019)?

Yamaha YZF-R1 (2015–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.