Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (2006) vs KTM Adventure + Adventure R (2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

KTM Adventure + Adventure R (2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (2006) KTM Adventure + Adventure R (2016)
Oil change 5,000 mi n/a
Valve service n/a 18,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a 18,600 mi
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 XL883 Low (2006) or the KTM Adventure + Adventure R (2016)?

KTM Adventure + Adventure R (2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.