Ducati Multistrada (2020–2027) vs Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Ducati Multistrada (2020–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Ducati Multistrada (2020–2027) Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02
Oil change 9,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 28,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 28,000 mi 8,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Multistrada (2020–2027) or the Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)?

Ducati Multistrada (2020–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.