Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005) vs Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005)VP14 Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)RJ16
Oil change 4,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 8,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005) or the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)?

Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.