Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe (2026) 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	Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe (2026)DS0H	Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change	10,000 mi	n/a
Valve service	20,000 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	20,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	12 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe (2026) 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.