Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special (2018–2020) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2020–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special (2018–2020)1LR3 Yamaha YZF-R1 (2020–2024)RN66
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
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 Forty-Eight Special (2018–2020) or the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2020–2024)?

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