Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse (2023–2025) vs Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009)

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 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009)VP18
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 40,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber Dark Horse (2023–2025) or the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009)?

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