Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015) vs Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28 Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005)VP14
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 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 1700 (1999–2015) or the Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005)?

Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.