Harley-Davidson Road King (2007–2011) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)

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) Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)RN10
Oil change 5,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Road King (2007–2011) or the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2002–2003)?

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