Yamaha MT-03 (2020–2024) vs Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha MT-03 (2020–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Yamaha MT-03 (2020–2024)RH20	Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change	n/a	n/a
Valve service	26,600 mi	16,000 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha MT-03 (2020–2024) or the Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)?

Yamaha MT-03 (2020–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.