Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) vs Triumph Thruxton (2004–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019)TCDA Triumph Thruxton (2004–2017)
Oil change n/a 10,000 mi
Valve service n/a 20,000 mi
Spark plugs 30,000 mi 20,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) or the Triumph Thruxton (2004–2017)?

Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.