Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom HD1 Base (2014–2015) vs Yamaha TMAX 500 (2001–2011)

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 TMAX 500 (2001–2011)SJ07
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 26,600 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 TMAX 500 (2001–2011)?

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