Harley-Davidson Road King Custom (2004–2006) vs Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Harley-Davidson Road King Custom (2004–2006) Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017)VP32
Oil change 5,000 mi 6,000 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs 20,000 mi 12,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Road King Custom (2004–2006) or the Yamaha V Star 1300 (2010–2017)?

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