Kawasaki Versys 650 (2008–2012) 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	Kawasaki Versys 650 (2008–2012)LEEA	Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change	7,500 mi	n/a
Valve service	15,000 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	7,500 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	36 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Versys 650 (2008–2012) 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.