Yamaha R7 (2023–2024) vs Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha R7 (2023–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Yamaha R7 (2023–2024)RM38	Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)DG24
Oil change	4,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	26,600 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	n/a	n/a
Chain	500 mi	300 mi
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	36 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha R7 (2023–2024) or the Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)?

Yamaha R7 (2023–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.