Yamaha FJR1300 (2014–2015) vs Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha FJR1300 (2014–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha FJR1300 (2014–2015)RP26 Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)VM01
Oil change 4,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 26,600 mi 4,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha FJR1300 (2014–2015) or the Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)?

Yamaha FJR1300 (2014–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.