Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE (2005–2016) 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 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE (2005–2016)LVC0 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000)VP01
Oil change 6,214 mi 8,000 mi
Valve service 6,214 mi 28,000 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 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.