Kawasaki Z125 PRO (2017–2025) 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 Kawasaki Z125 PRO (2017–2025)BRRJ Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02
Oil change 7,600 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 7,600 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 7,600 mi 8,000 mi
Chain 3,800 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Kawasaki Z125 PRO (2017–2025) 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.