Yamaha V Star 1100 (1999–2012) vs Yamaha YZF-R6 (2019–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Yamaha V Star 1100 (1999–2012)VP11 Yamaha YZF-R6 (2019–2020)RJ28
Oil change 4,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service 4,000 mi 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid 6 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Yamaha V Star 1100 (1999–2012) or the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2019–2020)?

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