Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2020–2025) vs Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2020–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2020–2025)EF11 Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02
Oil change 3,750 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 15,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 15,000 mi 8,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant 48 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2020–2025) or the Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)?

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2020–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.