Honda XR150L (2023–2027) 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 XR150L (2023–2027)KD13	Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02
Oil change	2,500 mi	4,000 mi
Valve service	2,500 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	5,000 mi	8,000 mi
Chain	500 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda XR150L (2023–2027) 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.