Yamaha FZ8-N (2011–2014) vs Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha FZ8-N (2011–2014)RN27 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009)VP18
Oil change 12,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 24,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain 600 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha FZ8-N (2011–2014) or the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009)?

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.