Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 (2019–2027) vs Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 (2019–2027) Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 6,200 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 12,400 mi n/a
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 701 (2019–2027) or the Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)?

Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.