Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2018–2019) vs Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2018–2019) Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 9,300 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 9,300 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 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2018–2019) or the Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)?

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.