BMW R 12 G/S (2026–2027) vs Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S (2019–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	BMW R 12 G/S (2026–2027)0N23	Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S (2019–2020)RTS2
Oil change	6,000 mi	10,000 mi
Valve service	n/a	20,000 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	10,000 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 12 G/S (2026–2027) or the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S (2019–2020)?

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