Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019) vs Yamaha FZ8-NC (2012)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019) Yamaha FZ8-NC (2012)RN27
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 18,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019) or the Yamaha FZ8-NC (2012)?

Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.