Yamaha XVS950 (2023) vs Yamaha YZF-R3 (2025–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha YZF-R3 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha XVS950 (2023)VN05 Yamaha YZF-R3 (2025–2027)RH25
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 n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha XVS950 (2023) or the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2025–2027)?

Yamaha YZF-R3 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.