Triumph Speed Twin 900 (2026) vs Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Speed Twin 900 (2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Triumph Speed Twin 900 (2026)DP0G Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)DG19
Oil change 10,000 mi 6,000 mi
Valve service 20,000 mi 3,000 mi
Spark plugs 20,000 mi 6,000 mi
Chain n/a 300 mi
Brake fluid 12 mo 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Triumph Speed Twin 900 (2026) or the Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)?

Triumph Speed Twin 900 (2026) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.