Harley-Davidson Softail vs Yamaha YZFR1
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Harley-Davidson Softail | Yamaha YZFR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 54 | 133 |
| Model years covered | 1995–2013 | 1998–2015 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 7 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13% | 11.3% |
Harley-Davidson Softail by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
13
24.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
13.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
11.1%
Electrical System
4
7.4%
Wheels
4
7.4%
Brakes
3
5.6%
Suspension
3
5.6%
Equipment & Accessories
3
5.6%
Yamaha YZFR1 by year
What breaks
Acceleration & Cruise Control
53
39.8%
Engine & Cooling
24
18.0%
Electrical System
18
13.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
9.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
6.8%
Body & Structure
7
5.3%
Other & Unspecified
5
3.8%
Suspension
2
1.5%