Honda Shadow Phantom 750 (2010–2025) vs Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Honda Shadow Phantom 750 (2010–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda Shadow Phantom 750 (2010–2025)RC53 Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017)VP32
Oil change n/a 6,000 mi
Valve service 8,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs n/a 12,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda Shadow Phantom 750 (2010–2025) or the Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017)?

Honda Shadow Phantom 750 (2010–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.