Ducati Desert X (2025–2027) vs Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Ducati Desert X (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Ducati Desert X (2025–2027)	Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)RTA2
Oil change	n/a	2,500 mi
Valve service	n/a	n/a
Spark plugs	18,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	n/a	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Ducati Desert X (2025–2027) or the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)?

Ducati Desert X (2025–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.