Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe (2026) vs Yamaha Virago 250 (1988–2005)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe (2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe (2026)DS0H	Yamaha Virago 250 (1988–2005)
Oil change	10,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	20,000 mi	3,000 mi
Spark plugs	20,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	12 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe (2026) or the Yamaha Virago 250 (1988–2005)?

Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe (2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.