Aprilia RS 457 (2025–2027) vs Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Aprilia RS 457 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Aprilia RS 457 (2025–2027)XEUA Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)VM01
Oil change 3,700 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 15,000 mi 4,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Aprilia RS 457 (2025–2027) or the Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)?

Aprilia RS 457 (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.