Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Custom (2000–2006) vs Yamaha XVS950 (2023)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Custom (2000–2006) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Custom (2000–2006) Yamaha XVS950 (2023)VN05
Oil change 5,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Custom (2000–2006) or the Yamaha XVS950 (2023)?

Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Custom (2000–2006) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.