Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2016–2017) vs Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2016–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2016–2017)GT79	Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02
Oil change	n/a	4,000 mi
Valve service	14,500 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	7,500 mi	8,000 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2016–2017) or the Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)?

Suzuki GSX-S1000 (2016–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.