Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015) vs Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe (2026)

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) Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe (2026)DS0H
Oil change n/a 10,000 mi
Valve service n/a 20,000 mi
Spark plugs 30,000 mi 20,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 12 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015) or the Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe (2026)?

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