Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001) vs Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)

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 XT250 (2014–2027)DG24
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service 26,600 mi n/a
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 300 mi
Brake fluid 6 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001) or the Yamaha XT250 (2014–2027)?

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