Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2000–2002) vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2018–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2000–2002) Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2018–2019)VP56
Oil change 5,000 mi n/a
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs n/a n/a
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 (2000–2002) or the Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2018–2019)?

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