Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015) vs Yamaha XSR900 (2022–2024)

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 XSR900 (2022–2024)RN80
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 16,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a 12,000 mi
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015) or the Yamaha XSR900 (2022–2024)?

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