Ducati Hypermotard vs Harley-Davidson Sportster

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson Sportster needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Ducati Hypermotard Harley-Davidson Sportster
Oil change 9,000 mi 5,000 mi
Valve service 27,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs 27,000 mi 30,000 mi
Chain 9,000 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Hypermotard or the Harley-Davidson Sportster?

Harley-Davidson Sportster needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.