Honda Gold Wing Tour (2018–2027) vs Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2002–2005)

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 Vmax 1200 (2002–2005)
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 16,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Gold Wing Tour (2018–2027) or the Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2002–2005)?

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