Triumph America (2002–2017) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Triumph America (2002–2017) Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025–2027)RNA7
Oil change 6,000 mi n/a
Valve service 12,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain 200 mi 500 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Triumph America (2002–2017) or the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025–2027)?

Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.