Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) vs Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001)

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 Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001)
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 Royal Star Tour Deluxe (1996–2001)?

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