Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster (2007–2008) vs Harley-Davidson Street 500 (2016–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster (2007–2008) Harley-Davidson Street 500 (2016–2021)4NAA
Oil change 5,000 mi n/a
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 5,000 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster (2007–2008) or the Harley-Davidson Street 500 (2016–2021)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.