Honda Gold Wing Tour (2018–2027) vs Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Gold Wing Tour (2018–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda Gold Wing Tour (2018–2027)SC79 Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi 8,000 mi
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 Gold Wing Tour (2018–2027) or the Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)?

Honda Gold Wing Tour (2018–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.