Honda CTX700N (2014–2018) 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 CTX700N (2014–2018)RC68 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 n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CTX700N (2014–2018) 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.