BMW R 1300 GS (2026–2027) vs Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service BMW R 1300 GS (2026–2027)0M03 Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019)TCDA
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 n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 1300 GS (2026–2027) or the Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019)?

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