Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015) vs Yamaha FZ6R (2009–2017)

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) Yamaha FZ6R (2009–2017)RJ18
Oil change n/a 8,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 30,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 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 Yamaha FZ6R (2009–2017)?

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