Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber (2022–2027) vs Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber (2022–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber (2022–2027)DLBA Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs 40,000 mi 7,500 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber (2022–2027) or the Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)?

Indian Motorcycle Chief Bobber (2022–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.