Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2020–2025) vs Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2020–2025)EF11	Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change	3,750 mi	n/a
Valve service	15,000 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	15,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	48 mo	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2020–2025) or the Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)?

Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.