Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2002–2005) vs Yamaha Zuma 50F (2014–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Zuma 50F (2014–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2002–2005) Yamaha Zuma 50F (2014–2018)SA51
Oil change 4,000 mi n/a
Valve service 26,600 mi 6,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 6 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2002–2005) or the Yamaha Zuma 50F (2014–2018)?

Yamaha Zuma 50F (2014–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.