Harley-Davidson Pan America Special (2021–2027) vs Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson Pan America Special (2021–2027)1ZES Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020)VP29
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 10,000 mi n/a
Chain 5,000 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Pan America Special (2021–2027) or the Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020)?

Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.