Yamaha Niken (2019–2021) vs Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Niken (2019–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)RN59 Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)DG24
Oil change 4,000 mi n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain 600 mi 300 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant 36 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Niken (2019–2021) or the Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)?

Yamaha Niken (2019–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.