KTM 390 Duke (2017–2022) 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 KTM 390 Duke (2017–2022) Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change 4,650 mi n/a
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant 48 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the KTM 390 Duke (2017–2022) 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.