Yamaha SR400 (2015–2020) vs Yamaha XVS950 (2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha XVS950 (2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha SR400 (2015–2020)RH04 Yamaha XVS950 (2023)VN05
Oil change 12,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 6,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 12,000 mi 8,000 mi
Chain 300 mi n/a
Brake fluid 12 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha SR400 (2015–2020) or the Yamaha XVS950 (2023)?

Yamaha XVS950 (2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.