Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (1995–2006) vs Yamaha TW200 (2012–2014)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (1995–2006) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (1995–2006)VNCE Yamaha TW200 (2012–2014)
Oil change 3,000 mi n/a
Valve service 6,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 300 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant 24 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (1995–2006) or the Yamaha TW200 (2012–2014)?

Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (1995–2006) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.