Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) vs Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Elite (2023–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019)TCDA Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Elite (2023–2024)LCER
Oil change n/a 5,000 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs n/a 70,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) or the Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Elite (2023–2024)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.