Triumph Rocket 3 (2026–2027) vs Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2006–2007)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Rocket 3 (2026–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Triumph Rocket 3 (2026–2027)Y1BJ	Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2006–2007)VP20
Oil change	n/a	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

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Triumph Rocket 3 (2026–2027) or the Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2006–2007)?

Triumph Rocket 3 (2026–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.