Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003) vs Yamaha V Star 650 (1998–2018)
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 V Star 650 (1998–2018)VM01 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | 4,000 mi | 4,000 mi |
| Valve service | 16,000 mi | 4,000 mi |
| Spark plugs | 8,000 mi | n/a |
| Chain | n/a | n/a |
| 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 V Star 650 (1998–2018)?
Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.