BMW K 1600 GT (2011–2021) vs Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW K 1600 GT (2011–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW K 1600 GT (2011–2021)0611	Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)VM01
Oil change	n/a	4,000 mi
Valve service	18,000 mi	4,000 mi
Spark plugs	18,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW K 1600 GT (2011–2021) or the Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)?

BMW K 1600 GT (2011–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.