Royal Enfield J1H (2021–2027) vs Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Royal Enfield J1H (2021–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Royal Enfield J1H (2021–2027)FHP2	Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02
Oil change	6,000 mi	4,000 mi
Valve service	n/a	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	8,000 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Royal Enfield J1H (2021–2027) or the Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)?

Royal Enfield J1H (2021–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.