BMW R 1250 GS (2019–2020) vs Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service BMW R 1250 GS (2019–2020)0J53 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015)
Oil change 6,000 mi n/a
Valve service 12,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs 12,000 mi 30,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 1250 GS (2019–2020) or the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015)?

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.