Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012) vs Yamaha V Star 1100 (1999–2012)

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 V Star 1100 (1999–2012)VP11
Oil change 4,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 16,000 mi 4,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 6 mo 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Road Warrior (2006–2012) or the Yamaha V Star 1100 (1999–2012)?

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