Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2011–2017) vs Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2011–2017) Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)DM12
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 24,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 12,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2011–2017) or the Yamaha Tenere 700 (2022–2024)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.