Yamaha C3 (2007–2011) 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 Yamaha C3 (2007–2011)SA33 Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 6,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 4,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha C3 (2007–2011) 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.