Indian Motorcycle Chief (2022–2025) vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Chief (2022–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle Chief (2022–2025)DMBA Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)ZXCL
Oil change n/a 7,600 mi
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 40,000 mi 7,600 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Chief (2022–2025) or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2011–2019)?

Indian Motorcycle Chief (2022–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.