Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic 103 (2012) vs Yamaha XVS950 (2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic 103 (2012) Yamaha XVS950 (2023)VN05
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
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 (2012) or the Yamaha XVS950 (2023)?

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