Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005) vs Yamaha Virago 250 (1988–2005)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Virago 250 (1988–2005) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005)VP14 Yamaha Virago 250 (1988–2005)
Oil change 4,000 mi n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi 3,000 mi
Spark plugs 8,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005) or the Yamaha Virago 250 (1988–2005)?

Yamaha Virago 250 (1988–2005) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.