Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Classic (2018–2021) vs Yamaha SR400 (2015–2020)

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 Yamaha SR400 (2015–2020)RH04
Oil change n/a 12,000 mi
Valve service n/a 6,000 mi
Spark plugs 40,000 mi 12,000 mi
Chain n/a 300 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 12 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Classic (2018–2021) or the Yamaha SR400 (2015–2020)?

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