Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE (2005–2016) vs Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE (2005–2016)LVC0 Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020)VP29
Oil change 6,214 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 6,214 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE (2005–2016) or the Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020)?

Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.