Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) vs Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CB1000R (2018–2023)SC80	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	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) or the Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)?

Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.