Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009) vs Yamaha Zuma 125 (2009–2015)

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 Zuma 125 (2009–2015)SE48
Oil change 4,000 mi 2,000 mi
Valve service 26,600 mi 2,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 6 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009) or the Yamaha Zuma 125 (2009–2015)?

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