Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003) vs Yamaha TW200 (2016–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003)VP02 Yamaha TW200 (2016–2021)
Oil change 4,000 mi n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs 8,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 300 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003) or the Yamaha TW200 (2016–2021)?

Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.