Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017) vs Yamaha TW200 (1999–2007)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017) Yamaha TW200 (1999–2007)
Oil change 6,000 mi 3,000 mi
Valve service 12,000 mi 3,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 300 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017) or the Yamaha TW200 (1999–2007)?

Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.