Honda CBR500R (2025–2026) vs Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S (2019–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S (2019–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Honda CBR500R (2025–2026)PC70	Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S (2019–2020)RTS2
Oil change	8,000 mi	10,000 mi
Valve service	16,000 mi	20,000 mi
Spark plugs	16,000 mi	10,000 mi
Chain	600 mi	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda CBR500R (2025–2026) or the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S (2019–2020)?

Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S (2019–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.