BMW C 650 (2017–2021) vs Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW C 650 (2017–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW C 650 (2017–2021)0C14	Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02
Oil change	6,000 mi	4,000 mi
Valve service	24,000 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	24,000 mi	8,000 mi
Chain	24,000 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW C 650 (2017–2021) or the Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)?

BMW C 650 (2017–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.