Indian Motorcycle Challenger (2020–2025) vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Challenger (2020–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle Challenger (2020–2025)LCBR Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL
Oil change 5,000 mi 7,600 mi
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 70,000 mi 7,600 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Challenger (2020–2025) or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)?

Indian Motorcycle Challenger (2020–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.