BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) vs Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023)0B19 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001)
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 12,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 12,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) or the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001)?

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.