Yamaha TW200 (2012–2014) vs Yamaha V Star 1100 (1999–2012)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha V Star 1100 (1999–2012) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Yamaha TW200 (2012–2014) Yamaha V Star 1100 (1999–2012)VP11
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 4,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain 300 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha TW200 (2012–2014) or the Yamaha V Star 1100 (1999–2012)?

Yamaha V Star 1100 (1999–2012) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.