Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse (2023–2025) vs Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005)

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 Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005)VP14
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs 40,000 mi 8,000 mi
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 Dark Horse (2023–2025) or the Yamaha Road Warrior (2002–2005)?

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