Yamaha Niken (2019–2021) vs Yamaha YZF600R (2006–2007)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha YZF600R (2006–2007) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Yamaha Niken (2019–2021)RN59	Yamaha YZF600R (2006–2007)RJ10
Oil change	4,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	26,600 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	n/a
Chain	600 mi	600 mi
Brake fluid	24 mo	6 mo
Coolant	36 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Niken (2019–2021) or the Yamaha YZF600R (2006–2007)?

Yamaha YZF600R (2006–2007) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.