Triumph Thruxton (2026–2027) vs Yamaha FZ6 (2006–2009)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Triumph Thruxton (2026–2027)T157	Yamaha FZ6 (2006–2009)RJ13
Oil change	10,000 mi	8,000 mi
Valve service	20,000 mi	26,600 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	12 mo	6 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Triumph Thruxton (2026–2027) or the Yamaha FZ6 (2006–2009)?

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