Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE (2005–2016) 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 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE (2005–2016)LVC0 Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change 6,214 mi n/a
Valve service 6,214 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 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 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE (2005–2016) 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.