Yamaha FZ8-S (2011–2014) vs Yamaha YZF-R3 (2021–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha YZF-R3 (2021–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Yamaha FZ8-S (2011–2014)RN28	Yamaha YZF-R3 (2021–2024)RH18
Oil change	4,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	26,600 mi	26,600 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	n/a
Chain	500 mi	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 Yamaha FZ8-S (2011–2014) or the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2021–2024)?

Yamaha YZF-R3 (2021–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.