Yamaha Niken (2019–2021) vs Yamaha XVS950 (2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha XVS950 (2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)RN59 Yamaha XVS950 (2023)VN05
Oil change 4,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant 36 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Niken (2019–2021) or the Yamaha XVS950 (2023)?

Yamaha XVS950 (2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.