Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow (2011–2015) vs Yamaha FZ8-NC (2012)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow (2011–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow (2011–2015) Yamaha FZ8-NC (2012)RN27
Oil change n/a 4,000 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 n/a
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow (2011–2015) or the Yamaha FZ8-NC (2012)?

Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow (2011–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.