Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001) vs Yamaha V Star 1100 (1999–2012)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001) Yamaha V Star 1100 (1999–2012)VP11
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service 26,600 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 Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001) or the Yamaha V Star 1100 (1999–2012)?

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.