Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse (2023–2025) vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (2002–2022)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse (2023–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse (2023–2025)DLDB Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (2002–2022)VU51
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 14,500 mi
Spark plugs 40,000 mi n/a
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 Bobber Dark Horse (2023–2025) or the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (2002–2022)?

Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse (2023–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.