Suzuki Boulevard M90 (2009–2010) vs Yamaha YZF-R3 (2025–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha YZF-R3 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Suzuki Boulevard M90 (2009–2010)VY55	Yamaha YZF-R3 (2025–2027)RH25
Oil change	4,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	7,500 mi	26,600 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	24 mo	n/a

See the full maintenance matrix

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Suzuki Boulevard M90 (2009–2010) or the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2025–2027)?

Yamaha YZF-R3 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.