Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2016–2021) vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2020–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2016–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2016–2021)1LH3 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2020–2025)EF11
Oil change n/a 3,750 mi
Valve service n/a 15,000 mi
Spark plugs 30,000 mi 15,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 48 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2016–2021) or the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2020–2025)?

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2016–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.