BMW F 900 R (2025–2027) vs Yamaha TMAX 500 (2001–2011)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha TMAX 500 (2001–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW F 900 R (2025–2027)0K83	Yamaha TMAX 500 (2001–2011)SJ07
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	12,000 mi	26,600 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW F 900 R (2025–2027) or the Yamaha TMAX 500 (2001–2011)?

Yamaha TMAX 500 (2001–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.