Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027) vs Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027)VNRK	Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)DM12
Oil change	7,600 mi	n/a
Valve service	n/a	24,000 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	12,000 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	36 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027) or the Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)?

Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.