Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001) vs Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020)

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 YZF-R3 (2015–2020)RH06
Oil change n/a 6,000 mi
Valve service 26,600 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid 6 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001) or the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020)?

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