Honda CB1000 Hornet (2025) 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 CB1000 Hornet (2025)SC86 Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 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 CB1000 Hornet (2025) 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.