Ducati Diavel/XDiavel (2019–2027) vs Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Ducati Diavel/XDiavel (2019–2027) Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 36,000 mi n/a
Chain 9,000 mi n/a
Brake fluid 12 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Diavel/XDiavel (2019–2027) or the Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)?

Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.