Honda XR650L (1993–2025) vs Yamaha SR400 (2015–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda XR650L (1993–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda XR650L (1993–2025)RD06 Yamaha SR400 (2015–2020)RH04
Oil change 2,000 mi 12,000 mi
Valve service n/a 6,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 12,000 mi
Chain 500 mi 300 mi
Brake fluid n/a 12 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda XR650L (1993–2025) or the Yamaha SR400 (2015–2020)?

Honda XR650L (1993–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.