Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Classic (2018–2021) vs Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Classic (2018–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Classic (2018–2021)TFAA Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)RTA2
Oil change n/a 2,500 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs 40,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Classic (2018–2021) or the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)?

Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Classic (2018–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.