Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) vs KTM 1090 Adventure R (2018–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019)TCDA KTM 1090 Adventure R (2018–2019)
Oil change n/a 9,300 mi
Valve service n/a 18,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a 18,600 mi
Chain n/a 9,300 mi
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 KTM 1090 Adventure R (2018–2019)?

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