Indian Motorcycle Chief (2022–2025) vs Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)

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 Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)DG19
Oil change n/a 6,000 mi
Valve service n/a 3,000 mi
Spark plugs 40,000 mi 6,000 mi
Chain n/a 300 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Chief (2022–2025) or the Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)?

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