Harley-Davidson 50th Anniversary Sportster (2007) vs Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson 50th Anniversary Sportster (2007) Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001)
Oil change 5,000 mi n/a
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson 50th Anniversary Sportster (2007) or the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001)?

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.