Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE (2005–2016) vs Yamaha Star Venture (2020–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Star Venture (2020–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE (2005–2016)LVC0 Yamaha Star Venture (2020–2021)VP38
Oil change 6,214 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 6,214 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE (2005–2016) or the Yamaha Star Venture (2020–2021)?

Yamaha Star Venture (2020–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.