Harley-Davidson 50th Anniversary Sportster (2007) vs Yamaha FZ6R (2009–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson 50th Anniversary Sportster (2007) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson 50th Anniversary Sportster (2007) Yamaha FZ6R (2009–2017)RJ18
Oil change 5,000 mi 8,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson 50th Anniversary Sportster (2007) or the Yamaha FZ6R (2009–2017)?

Harley-Davidson 50th Anniversary Sportster (2007) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.