Honda CB300R (2019–2026) vs Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CB300R (2019–2026)NC55 Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CB300R (2019–2026) or the Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)?

Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.