Honda XR650L (1993–2025) vs Indian Motorcycle Sport Chief (2023–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Sport Chief (2023–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Honda XR650L (1993–2025)RD06 Indian Motorcycle Sport Chief (2023–2027)DSDB
Oil change 2,000 mi 2,500 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs n/a 40,000 mi
Chain 500 mi n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Honda XR650L (1993–2025) or the Indian Motorcycle Sport Chief (2023–2027)?

Indian Motorcycle Sport Chief (2023–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.