Honda XR650L (1993–2025) vs Yamaha XSR700 (2018–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha XSR700 (2018–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda XR650L (1993–2025)RD06 Yamaha XSR700 (2018–2021)RM21
Oil change 2,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain 500 mi 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda XR650L (1993–2025) or the Yamaha XSR700 (2018–2021)?

Yamaha XSR700 (2018–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.