Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000) vs Yamaha XMAX 300 (2023–2024)

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 XMAX 300 (2023–2024)SH22
Oil change 8,000 mi n/a
Valve service 28,000 mi 12,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 12,000 mi
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 XMAX 300 (2023–2024)?

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