Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) 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 Honda CB1000R (2018–2023)SC80 Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse (2023–2025)DMDB
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs 32,000 mi 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 Honda CB1000R (2018–2023) 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.