Yamaha FZ6R (2009–2017) vs Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Yamaha FZ6R (2009–2017)RJ18	Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)DM12
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	26,600 mi	24,000 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	12,000 mi
Chain	600 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha FZ6R (2009–2017) or the Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)?

Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.