Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle (2009–2015) vs Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse (2023–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse (2023–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle (2009–2015) Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse (2023–2025)DMDB
Oil change 5,000 mi n/a
Valve service 15,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs n/a 40,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle (2009–2015) or the Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse (2023–2025)?

Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse (2023–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.