Harley-Davidson Road King 103 Shrine (2012) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2009–2014)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson Road King 103 Shrine (2012) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson Road King 103 Shrine (2012) Yamaha YZF-R1 (2009–2014)RN23
Oil change 5,000 mi 4,000 mi
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 Road King 103 Shrine (2012) or the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2009–2014)?

Harley-Davidson Road King 103 Shrine (2012) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.