Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports (2020–2023) 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 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports (2020–2023)SD10 Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change 8,000 mi n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi n/a
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports (2020–2023) 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.