Yamaha MT-07 (2018–2020) vs Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha MT-07 (2018–2020)RM27 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 500 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant 24 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha MT-07 (2018–2020) or the Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)?

Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.