Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic 103 Shrine (2012) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic 103 Shrine (2012) Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025–2027)RNA7
Oil change n/a n/a
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 Heritage Softail Classic 103 Shrine (2012) or the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2025–2027)?

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