Harley-Davidson CVO Road King (2007–2014) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2007–2008)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson CVO Road King (2007–2014) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson CVO Road King (2007–2014) Yamaha YZF-R1 (2007–2008)RN20
Oil change 5,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 20,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson CVO Road King (2007–2014) or the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2007–2008)?

Harley-Davidson CVO Road King (2007–2014) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.