Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012) vs Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012)VP19 Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)VN08
Oil change 4,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 6 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012) or the Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.