Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom (2012–2013) vs Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom (2012–2013) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom (2012–2013) Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)RJ16
Oil change 5,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom (2012–2013) or the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)?

Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom (2012–2013) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.