Honda XR650L (1993–2025) vs Yamaha C3 (2007–2011)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha C3 (2007–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda XR650L (1993–2025)RD06	Yamaha C3 (2007–2011)SA33
Oil change	2,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	n/a	6,000 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	4,000 mi
Chain	500 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda XR650L (1993–2025) or the Yamaha C3 (2007–2011)?

Yamaha C3 (2007–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.