Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003) vs Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02 Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005)VP14
Oil change 4,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 8,000 mi 8,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003) or the Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.