BMW R 1300 GS (2026–2027) vs Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Elite (2023–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Elite (2023–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service BMW R 1300 GS (2026–2027)0M03 Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Elite (2023–2024)LCER
Oil change 6,000 mi 5,000 mi
Valve service 12,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs 12,000 mi 70,000 mi
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 Indian Challenger Elite (2023–2024)?

Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Elite (2023–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.