Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005) vs Yamaha YZF600R (2006–2007)

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 YZF600R (2006–2007)RJ10
Oil change 4,000 mi n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 8,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005) or the Yamaha YZF600R (2006–2007)?

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