Honda CBR600RR (2007–2027) 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 CBR600RR (2007–2027)PC40	Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change	8,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	16,000 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	32,000 mi	n/a
Chain	500 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	24 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR600RR (2007–2027) 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.