Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012) vs Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003–2007)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012)VP19 Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003–2007)RJ06
Oil change 4,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid 6 mo 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012) or the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003–2007)?

Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.