BMW R 1300 GS (2026–2027) vs Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service BMW R 1300 GS (2026–2027)0M03 Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020–2021)LCDR
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

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW R 1300 GS (2026–2027) or the Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020–2021)?

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