Kawasaki Voyager XII (1986–2003) vs Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Voyager XII (1986–2003)ZG9B Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017)
Oil change n/a 6,000 mi
Valve service n/a 12,000 mi
Spark plugs 3,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Voyager XII (1986–2003) or the Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017)?

Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.