Triumph Bonneville (2018–2020) vs Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2006–2007)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Bonneville (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Triumph Bonneville (2018–2020)D40H Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2006–2007)VP20
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 n/a 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Triumph Bonneville (2018–2020) or the Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2006–2007)?

Triumph Bonneville (2018–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.