Harley-Davidson Street Glide (2007–2010) vs Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Harley-Davidson Street Glide (2007–2010) Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)DG19
Oil change n/a 6,000 mi
Valve service n/a 3,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 6,000 mi
Chain n/a 300 mi
Brake fluid n/a 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson Street Glide (2007–2010) or the Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)?

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