Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009) vs Yamaha XSR900 (2016–2021)

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 XSR900 (2016–2021)RN47
Oil change 4,000 mi 8,000 mi
Valve service 26,600 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
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 (2005–2009) or the Yamaha XSR900 (2016–2021)?

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