Triumph Thruxton (2018–2019) vs Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Thruxton (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Triumph Thruxton (2018–2019)D21H Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)RN59
Oil change 10,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 20,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 20,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant 36 mo 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Triumph Thruxton (2018–2019) or the Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)?

Triumph Thruxton (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.