Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015) vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2022–2025)

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) Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2022–2025)C733
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 15,000 mi
Spark plugs 30,000 mi n/a
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 HD1 Base (2014–2015) or the Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2022–2025)?

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