Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200 (2007) vs Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200 (2007) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200 (2007) Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)ZRCG
Oil change 5,000 mi 7,600 mi
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs n/a 7,600 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 XR1200 (2007) or the Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)?

Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200 (2007) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.