Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)

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 YZF-R1 (2002–2003)RN10
Oil change 4,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 26,600 mi n/a
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid 6 mo 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009) or the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)?

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