Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide (2007–2011) 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 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide (2007–2011) Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change 5,000 mi n/a
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 20,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide (2007–2011) 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.