Yamaha Fazer (2006–2015) 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 Fazer (2006–2015)RN17 Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change 4,000 mi n/a
Valve service 26,600 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Fazer (2006–2015) 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.