Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015) vs Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000)

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 Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000)VP01
Oil change n/a 8,000 mi
Valve service n/a 28,000 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 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic (1996–2000)?

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