Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000) vs Yamaha TW200 (2009–2010)

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 TW200 (2009–2010)
Oil change 8,000 mi 3,000 mi
Valve service 28,000 mi 3,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 300 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000) or the Yamaha TW200 (2009–2010)?

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