Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2000–2002) vs Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2000–2002) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2000–2002) Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020)RH06
Oil change 5,000 mi 6,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2000–2002) or the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020)?

Harley-Davidson Road King Classic (2000–2002) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.