Yamaha FZ8-NC (2012) vs Yamaha MT-09 (2019–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	Yamaha FZ8-NC (2012)RN27	Yamaha MT-09 (2019–2020)RN53
Oil change	4,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	26,600 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	8,000 mi	n/a
Chain	500 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	24 mo
Coolant	24 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha FZ8-NC (2012) or the Yamaha MT-09 (2019–2020)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.