Honda CBR1000RR (2008–2016) 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 (2008–2016)SC59 Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change 8,000 mi n/a
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 32,000 mi n/a
Chain 500 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR1000RR (2008–2016) 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.