BMW F 800 GS (2024–2027) vs Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW F 800 GS (2024–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW F 800 GS (2024–2027)0K53	Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)RTA2
Oil change	6,000 mi	2,500 mi
Valve service	12,000 mi	n/a
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW F 800 GS (2024–2027) or the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)?

BMW F 800 GS (2024–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.