Ducati Streetfighter (2009–2018) vs Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Ducati Streetfighter (2009–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Ducati Streetfighter (2009–2018) Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 15,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 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 Streetfighter (2009–2018) or the Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)?

Ducati Streetfighter (2009–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.