Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015) vs Yamaha MT-10 (2018–2021)

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 MT-10 (2018–2021)RN48
Oil change n/a 8,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 30,000 mi 8,000 mi
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015) or the Yamaha MT-10 (2018–2021)?

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