Yamaha FZ8-S (2011–2014) vs Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha FZ8-S (2011–2014)RN28 Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012)VP19
Oil change 4,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 26,600 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain 500 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 6 mo
Coolant 24 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha FZ8-S (2011–2014) or the Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012)?

Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.