Yamaha Niken (2019–2021) vs Yamaha Raider (2008–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Raider (2008–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)RN59	Yamaha Raider (2008–2017)VP27
Oil change	4,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	n/a
Chain	600 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	36 mo	n/a

See the full maintenance matrix

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Niken (2019–2021) or the Yamaha Raider (2008–2017)?

Yamaha Raider (2008–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.