Triumph Bonneville (2001–2017) vs Yamaha FZ6R (2009–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Bonneville (2001–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Triumph Bonneville (2001–2017) Yamaha FZ6R (2009–2017)RJ18
Oil change 10,000 mi 8,000 mi
Valve service 20,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 20,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant 36 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Triumph Bonneville (2001–2017) or the Yamaha FZ6R (2009–2017)?

Triumph Bonneville (2001–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.