Harley-Davidson Pan America Special (2021–2027) 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 Harley-Davidson Pan America Special (2021–2027)1ZES Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 10,000 mi n/a
Chain 5,000 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Pan America Special (2021–2027) 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.