BMW R 1250 RS (2019–2022) vs Indian Motorcycle FTR Z (2023–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service	BMW R 1250 RS (2019–2022)0J83	Indian Motorcycle FTR Z (2023–2024)RZM2
Oil change	6,000 mi	n/a
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 R 1250 RS (2019–2022) or the Indian Motorcycle FTR Z (2023–2024)?

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