Honda CBR1000RR (2004–2007) 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 CBR1000RR (2004–2007)SC57 Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi n/a
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 1700 (1999–2015)?

Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.