Yamaha Road Star 1600 (1999–2003) vs Yamaha Vino Classic (2006–2012)

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 Vino Classic (2006–2012)SA30
Oil change 4,000 mi 2,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 6,000 mi
Spark plugs 8,000 mi n/a
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 Vino Classic (2006–2012)?

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