Triumph Speed Triple (2018–2020) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Triumph Speed Triple (2018–2020)N51P Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)RN10
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 12,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Triumph Speed Triple (2018–2020) or the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)?

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