Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012) vs Yamaha Star Stryker (2012–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012)VP19 Yamaha Star Stryker (2012–2017)VP33
Oil change 4,000 mi 6,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 12,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 12,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 6 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012) or the Yamaha Star Stryker (2012–2017)?

Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.