Ducati Panigale (2019–2027) vs Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Ducati Panigale (2019–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Ducati Panigale (2019–2027) Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)RJ16
Oil change 9,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 28,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 28,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Panigale (2019–2027) or the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)?

Ducati Panigale (2019–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.