Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (2016–2021) vs Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005)

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 Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005)VP14
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 30,000 mi 8,000 mi
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 Sportster 1200 Custom (2016–2021) or the Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005)?

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