Honda RC213V (2016) vs Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda RC213V (2016)SC75 Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02
Oil change 8,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 8,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
Chain 300 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda RC213V (2016) or the Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)?

Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.