Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse (2023–2025) vs Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2006–2007)

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 Vmax 1200 (2006–2007)VP20
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 Dark Horse (2023–2025) or the Yamaha Vmax 1200 (2006–2007)?

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