Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special (2018–2020) vs Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special (2018–2020)1LR3 Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special (2018–2020) or the Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.