Harley-Davidson Road King (2007–2011) vs Harley-Davidson V-Rod (2008–2010)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson Road King (2007–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson Road King (2007–2011) Harley-Davidson V-Rod (2008–2010)
Oil change 5,000 mi 5,000 mi
Valve service n/a 15,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Road King (2007–2011) or the Harley-Davidson V-Rod (2008–2010)?

Harley-Davidson Road King (2007–2011) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.