Ducati Desmo 450 MX vs Harley-Davidson Fat Bob

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Ducati Desmo 450 MX Harley-Davidson Fat Bob
Oil change n/a 5,000 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs n/a 30,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant 24 mo n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Desmo 450 MX or the Harley-Davidson Fat Bob?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.