Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX (2025–2027) vs Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX (2025–2027)ZXBH Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000)VP01
Oil change 7,600 mi 8,000 mi
Valve service 15,200 mi 28,000 mi
Spark plugs 7,600 mi n/a
Chain 7,600 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX (2025–2027) or the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000)?

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.