Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015) vs KTM V-twin RC8 Adventure (2014–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015) KTM V-twin RC8 Adventure (2014–2017)
Oil change n/a 6,210 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs 30,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 12 mo
Coolant n/a 48 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015) or the KTM V-twin RC8 Adventure (2014–2017)?

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.