Harley-Davidson Road King (2012–2015) vs Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020)
Factory maintenance schedules compared.
Harley-Davidson Road King (2012–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.
| Service | Harley-Davidson Road King (2012–2015) | Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020)VP29 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | 5,000 mi | 4,000 mi |
| Valve service | n/a | 26,600 mi |
| Spark plugs | n/a | n/a |
| Chain | n/a | n/a |
| Brake fluid | n/a | 24 mo |
| Coolant | n/a | 24 mo |
Common questions
Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Road King (2012–2015) or the Yamaha Vmax 1700 (2009–2020)?
Harley-Davidson Road King (2012–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.