Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra (2017–2021) vs Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra (2017–2021)1KGD Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001)
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain 5,000 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra (2017–2021) or the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001)?

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.