Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) vs Yamaha FJR1300 (2003–2005)

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 Yamaha FJR1300 (2003–2005)RJ07
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 30,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) or the Yamaha FJR1300 (2003–2005)?

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