Triumph Street Triple (2008–2017) vs Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Triumph Street Triple (2008–2017) Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017)VP32
Oil change 6,000 mi 6,000 mi
Valve service 12,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs n/a 12,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Triumph Street Triple (2008–2017) or the Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.