Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2013–2015) vs Yamaha FZ8-N (2011–2014)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2013–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2013–2015) Yamaha FZ8-N (2011–2014)RN27
Oil change 5,000 mi 12,000 mi
Valve service n/a 24,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2013–2015) or the Yamaha FZ8-N (2011–2014)?

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2013–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.