Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009) vs Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009)VP18 Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017)VP32
Oil change 4,000 mi 6,000 mi
Valve service 26,600 mi n/a
Spark plugs n/a 12,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 6 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009) or the Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017)?

Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.