BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023) vs Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023)0E43 Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)RTA2
Oil change 6,000 mi 2,500 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs n/a 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 S 1000 XR (2020–2023) or the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)?

BMW S 1000 XR (2020–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.