Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse (2023–2025) vs Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse (2023–2025)DMDB 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 Dark Horse (2023–2025) or the Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)?

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