Triumph Bonneville (2001–2017) vs Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020)
Factory maintenance schedules compared.
Triumph Bonneville (2001–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.
| Service | Triumph Bonneville (2001–2017) | Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020)VP29 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | 10,000 mi | 4,000 mi |
| Valve service | 20,000 mi | 26,600 mi |
| Spark plugs | 20,000 mi | n/a |
| Chain | n/a | n/a |
| Brake fluid | 24 mo | 24 mo |
| Coolant | 36 mo | 24 mo |
Common questions
Which is cheaper to maintain, the Triumph Bonneville (2001–2017) or the Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020)?
Triumph Bonneville (2001–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.