Triumph Thunderbird (2018–2023) vs Yamaha Zuma 125 (2009–2015)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Thunderbird (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Triumph Thunderbird (2018–2023)B03W	Yamaha Zuma 125 (2009–2015)SE48
Oil change	6,000 mi	2,000 mi
Valve service	12,000 mi	2,000 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	24 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Triumph Thunderbird (2018–2023) or the Yamaha Zuma 125 (2009–2015)?

Triumph Thunderbird (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.