Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000) vs Yamaha Star Venture (2020–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000)VP01 Yamaha Star Venture (2020–2021)VP38
Oil change 8,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 28,000 mi 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000) or the Yamaha Star Venture (2020–2021)?

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.