Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018) vs Yamaha XVS950 (2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018)VN08 Yamaha XVS950 (2023)VN05
Oil change 4,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018) or the Yamaha XVS950 (2023)?

Yamaha SCR950 (2017–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.