BMW F 750 GS (2019–2023) vs Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW F 750 GS (2019–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW F 750 GS (2019–2023)0B18	Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02
Oil change	6,000 mi	4,000 mi
Valve service	12,000 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	8,000 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW F 750 GS (2019–2023) or the Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)?

BMW F 750 GS (2019–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.