Yamaha FZ8-N (2011–2014) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha FZ8-N (2011–2014) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Yamaha FZ8-N (2011–2014)RN27	Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025–2027)RNA7
Oil change	12,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	24,000 mi	26,600 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	n/a
Chain	600 mi	500 mi
Brake fluid	24 mo	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha FZ8-N (2011–2014) or the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025–2027)?

Yamaha FZ8-N (2011–2014) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.