Honda CBR1000RR (2004–2007) vs Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda CBR1000RR (2004–2007) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda CBR1000RR (2004–2007)SC57 Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 8,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant 36 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR1000RR (2004–2007) or the Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)?

Honda CBR1000RR (2004–2007) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.