Ducati Multistrada vs Harley-Davidson Sportster

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service	Ducati Multistrada	Harley-Davidson Sportster
Oil change	9,000 mi	5,000 mi
Valve service	28,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	28,000 mi	30,000 mi
Chain	9,000 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	24 mo
Coolant	48 mo	n/a

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Common questions

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

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