Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (1995–2006) vs Yamaha Zuma 50F (2014–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Zuma 50F (2014–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (1995–2006)VNCE Yamaha Zuma 50F (2014–2018)SA51
Oil change 3,000 mi n/a
Valve service 6,000 mi 6,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
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 Zuma 50F (2014–2018)?

Yamaha Zuma 50F (2014–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.