Yamaha V Star 1100 (1999–2012) vs Yamaha Zuma 125 (2009–2015)

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 Zuma 125 (2009–2015)SE48
Oil change 4,000 mi 2,000 mi
Valve service 4,000 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 V Star 1100 (1999–2012) or the Yamaha Zuma 125 (2009–2015)?

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