BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023) vs Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2016–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2016–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023)0E43 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2016–2021)1LH3
Oil change 6,000 mi n/a
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs n/a 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 S 1000 XR (2020–2023) or the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2016–2021)?

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2016–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.