Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009) vs Yamaha Star Stryker (2012–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009)VP18 Yamaha Star Stryker (2012–2017)VP33
Oil change 4,000 mi 6,000 mi
Valve service 26,600 mi 12,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 12,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 6 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009) or the Yamaha Star Stryker (2012–2017)?

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.