Triumph Bonneville (2001–2017) vs Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)
Factory maintenance schedules compared.
Triumph Bonneville (2001–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.
| Service | Triumph Bonneville (2001–2017) | Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)VM01 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | 10,000 mi | 4,000 mi |
| Valve service | 20,000 mi | 4,000 mi |
| Spark plugs | 20,000 mi | n/a |
| Chain | n/a | n/a |
| Brake fluid | 24 mo | 24 mo |
| Coolant | 36 mo | n/a |
Common questions
Which is cheaper to maintain, the Triumph Bonneville (2001–2017) or the Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)?
Triumph Bonneville (2001–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.