Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) vs Yamaha MT-07 (2025–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019)TCDA Yamaha MT-07 (2025–2027)RM48
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) or the Yamaha MT-07 (2025–2027)?

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